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By Santa Barbara Will and Trust Attorney Julianna Malis If you’ve heard of a 529 Plan, you probably think of it as a means of education funding for your children or your grandchildren. These [...]

One of the most common questions asked when it comes to settling an estate in Santa Barbara County is, “How long is this going to take?” The answer to that question is, of course, going to vary [...]

If you’re not familiar with Marie Kondo, take some time this week to watch one of her videos on YouTube or check out her new Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. It’s incredible to watch [...]

You could never fit the dreams, goals, and desires of your family into a one-size-fits-all box. Nor can you fully anticipate the unique challenges, changes, and loss you and your loved ones may [...]

By Santa Barbara Will and Trust Attorney Julianna Malis As people get into their senior years, it is natural to start thinking about the end of life. Those thoughts can bring about concern [...]

One of the hardest things an adult child must handle is the responsibility of overseeing their elderly parent’s care. As a Santa Barbara elder law attorney, I find that this situation is only [...]

Trusts are excellent legal tools that can be used to accomplish most estate planning and asset protection planning goals. The most common type of trust is a Revocable Living Trust which will hold [...]

Your time and energy are spent helping your child with special needs to get the most out of life. But, have you ever considered what would happen to your child if you were to suddenly become [...]

Joint ownership in layman’s terms is synonymous with co-ownership. If a property is owned by more than one individual, it is referred to as being held in joint tenancy. What is the Advantage of [...]

Most parents expect their children to inherit their assets if they unexpectedly pass away. But what happens if the child is a minor when mom or dad dies? Because the minor is not a legal adult [...]