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Business Entity Formation

Posted by Kent Keating | Sep 28, 2023 | 0 Comments

Business Formation Lawyer in California Have an idea for a business? Where do you start transforming that idea into a business? Determining business formation is one of the first and most important steps to starting a business in California. It can make a difference in terms of taxes, li...

Overview of Revocable Trusts

Posted by Kent Keating | Jul 26, 2023 | 0 Comments

Revocable trusts, which are sometimes referred to as revocable living trusts, offer many benefits with the primary one being the ability to control your assets during your lifetime. Of course, the other main benefit is the ability to dissolve the trust if and when necessary. There are, of course,...

Why You Need a Business Succession Plan

Posted by Kent Keating | Dec 20, 2022 | 0 Comments

Many small and medium business owners don't have a succession plan in place. Small business owners are often understandably focused on the day-to-day operations of their business, or they are reluctant to think about what will happen to their business in what might seem like a distant future when...

How Does the Probate Process Work in California?

Posted by Kent Keating | Nov 15, 2022 | 0 Comments

Probate is the legal process of handling a loved one's estate and assets after they pass away. While this process is essentially the same across America, each state has its own unique set of rules and regulations. How to Probate a Will in California Because probate is usually required in the stat...

How Do My Student Loans Affect Estate Planning?

Posted by Kent Keating | Aug 30, 2022 | 0 Comments

If you have ever wondered how student loans affect your future, you're certainly not alone. According to a recent study, 43 million Americans take out student loans to pursue higher education. Many students across the country turn to financial aid in pursuit of a future that is fulfilling and fin...

What if Nest Egg Runs Dry in Retirement?

Posted by Kent Keating | Jul 26, 2022 | 0 Comments

Americans say this is where they would turn, if they found themselves in a financial crisis during retirement. Money Talks News' recent article entitled “5 Things Americans Will Do If They Run Out of Money in Retirement” says that an unanticipated and unwelcome event, such as an expensive illness...

How Do My Student Loans Affect Estate Planning?

Posted by Kent Keating | Jul 17, 2022 | 0 Comments

If you have ever wondered how student loans affect your future, you're certainly not alone. According to a recent study, 43 million Americans take out student loans to pursue higher education. Many students across the country turn to financial aid in pursuit of a future that is fulfilling and fin...

Why Is Beneficiary Designation Important

Posted by Kent Keating | Jun 21, 2022 | 0 Comments

When you set up your estate plan it is important to coordinate the legal planning documents that you or you and your attorney create with the document provided by your retirement account custodian and/or your life insurance carrier called a ‘Designation of Beneficiary.' The beneficiary designatio...

How Do IRAs and 401(K)S Fit Into Estate Planning?

Posted by Kent Keating | Jun 20, 2022 | 0 Comments

Investing for retirement is one of the most important steps you can take toward building a secure financial future for you and your family. The sooner you can start, the better. Contributing to a retirement account can help you work toward your goals and may provide tax advantages to boost your p...

What Happens Financially When A Spouse Dies

Posted by Kent Keating | Jun 17, 2022 | 0 Comments

When you lose your mate, you lose so much—your best friend, your equilibrium and your future together. Just when you're at your lowest, it hits you: You could lose a lot of money, too. Losing a beloved spouse is one of the most stressful events in life for a surviving spouse, so it's one we tend ...

What Are Benefits of Putting Money Into a Trust?

Posted by Kent Keating | Jun 16, 2022 | 0 Comments

Grantor retained annuity trusts, intentionally defective grantor trusts, spousal lifetime access trusts, oh my! If you overhear two estate planning attorneys at a coffee shop, it would not be unreasonable to think that all clients have estate plans filled with trusts. For the average person, know...

How to Find a Great Estate Planning Attorney

Posted by Kent Keating | Jun 14, 2022 | 0 Comments

One of the most important decisions you'll have to make when creating an estate plan is which estate planning law firm to work with. With so many Estate Planning Attorneys, it can be challenging to find the right one for your estate planning, says Diving Daily's recent article entitled “5 Factors...

Estate Planning Resources for Financial Professionals

Posted by Kent Keating | Jun 08, 2022 | 0 Comments

THE ESTATE PLANNING TEAM AT LAW OFFICES OF KENT W KEATING • THOUSAND OAKS At Law Offices of Kent W Keating, we work closely with other professional advisors, including Certified Financial Planner™ Practitioners, investment advisors, financial consultants, insurance professionals, Certified Public...

How Do I Create a Revocable or Irrevocable Trust?

Posted by Kent Keating | Jun 06, 2022 | 0 Comments

Trust funds are an important estate planning tool. They can protect your assets while you're alive and help ensure that you leave money to your children or other loved ones after you die. A trust fund is a legal entity you create that takes ownership of your assets and ensures that the assets are...

How Much Sleep Should Seniors Get?

Posted by Kent Keating | Jun 03, 2022 | 0 Comments

Sleeping too little or too much is associated with poorer cognitive performance and mental health. If you want to keep your mind sharp and maintain Senior Health, try to get seven hours of sleep every night in middle and advanced age, according to a new study from researchers at the University of...

What Are the Latest Ways to Prevent Dementia?

Posted by Kent Keating | Jun 02, 2022 | 0 Comments

Recent studies have investigated preventative measures for dementia. Protecting brain health and cognitive functioning as we age is crucial. The CDC estimates that 5.8 million people in the U.S. are now living with dementia. With that figure only getting larger, many recent studies have been focu...

Why Have A Joint Revocable Trust

Posted by Kent Keating | Jun 01, 2022 | 0 Comments

Establishing a joint revocable trust can be an ideal estate planning tool for the benefit of your children, grandchildren and beyond. If you're married, you are eligible to use a joint trust instead of having individual trusts. This recent article, “Joint Revocable Trust: Estate Planning” from ao...

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