It is graduation time, which means your “baby” is all grown up and preparing to head out into the real world. But before your son or daughter packs up for summer vacation or even their first semester of college, I want you to think about what it means having a child who is an “adult” …
By Darlynn Morgan, Probate Attorney in Orange County It’s “Date Night” Friday… The one night a week when you and your spouse spend time together…talk about the week…have a nice leisurely dinner…just the two of you. You’ve lined up a babysitter… You left money for the pizza delivery guy and a list of contact numbers …
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You’re looking for ways to save for your child’s future… When money is tight, you start looking for the least expensive investment option… One of the oldest savings vehicles is a life insurance policy. Life insurance for your children can be a good, low-cost method of setting money aside for the future and making sure …
If it pains you to think about not being around to raise your children, just think about how it will affect your children if something happens to you and you haven’t chosen a legal guardian for them. Choosing a legal guardian takes more than a verbal agreement between you and the chosen party… There are …
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By Darlynn Morgan, Newport Beach Estate Planning Attorney As a Newport Beach Estate Planning Attorney, I realize there are several misconceptions about estate planning floating around but there’s one that is particularly troublesome that I’d like to address. It’s something that I hear often. That is… I’m a young professional planning for my future. Do …
Finding, and eventually hiring, an Orange County estate planning lawyer is a very big decision for you and your family. Essentially, this will be the person who sees your family through perhaps the toughest time of their life. He or she will also be responsible for keeping a close eye on your family to ensure …
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From the desk of Darlynn Morgan, Orange County Estate Planning Lawyer One of the most common complaints I hear from parents who have not yet chosen guardians to care for their minor children is that they simply can’t decide who is the best person to raise their kids if something tragic happens to them. And …
From the desk of Darlynn Morgan, Orange County Estate Planning Lawyer It’s officially summertime, which means school is out and children across the state are gearing up for vacations, sports camps or other summer traditions that often require them to spend a few days away from home. Perhaps that means staying with Grandma and Grandpa …
In my daily practice I get a lot of questions about the importance of wills and trusts. OC parents often fear they are showing a complete lack of faith in their children by stipulating how and when they can receive their inheritance when they are gone. I read a similar story this week about Michael …
Using Wills and Trusts, OC Parents Can Protect Their Kids From the Grave Read More »
From the desk of Darlynn Morgan, Orange County estate planning attorney Imagine the scene—it’s vacation time. You push the umbrella into the sand, watch the ocean waves roll up onto the beach in sublime rhythm. Your kids run out into the water, maybe, toting boogie boards and laughter. It’s the summer – the week ahead …
Orange County Estate Planning Security: Have It Before You Hit the Sand Read More »