Oh, the burden of setting up an estate plan. With so many steps to take in the process of planning your estate, it can be easy to unintentionally leave some important things out, such as providing for the furry member of your family in your overall plan – your pet. Continue reading →
If you’re over the age of 18, regardless of financial status or property owned, it’s important to set the measures of an estate plan for health purposes. Estate plans not only allow for finances to be managed in the case of an accident, but they also amount to a number of other important measures that any individual should consider.
With the COVID-19 pandemic at large and death rates continuing to rise, the US now has more known cases than both China and Italy. During this current crisis, it’s best to remain calm and use this “stay well at home” time to do things you’ve been putting off. One such thing that may be worth considering during this unprecedented situation is setting up an estate plan.
Estate planning is a necessity for anyone with finances and property intended to pass on to another person or organization. How to plan your estate, however, is a larger question best answered by this fact: if you plan on leaving anything you own to beneficiaries, you will want to decide between using will or a trust – or potentially both. To help you make the most informed decision, here are wills and trusts explained:
Purchasing a home can present many issues that must be acknowledged beforehand in order to prevent future issues. While in the process of looking for a home to buy, there are a number of things to look out for financially, psychologically, and physically when viewing any potential home.
Red flags can give any homebuyer insight into whether the decision to purchase a specific home is worth it. Circumstances associated with both the selling party and the buying party can give some insight into the home itself.
Here are some red flags to look out for when purchasing a home: Continue reading →
Dear friends, family, and valued professionals,
With a global pandemic affecting the entire world, we at Lowthorp Richards are doing our part to influence efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19. Our clients’ legal needs are still the top priority and please know that amidst this crisis, we are here to provide our services with high quality, while practicing all health and safety protocols that the CDC has advised. For the protection and health of our staff and clients, we will not be holding meetings at our offices in Ventura County. We will however be conducting business via video conference, telephone, email. All means of electronic communication are being utilized. All of our attorneys are equipped with significant means to work from home, and our abilities to provide all services required by all clients are stronger than ever. Again, our top priority is to give the services that our clients need and deserve.
From everyone at Lowthorp Richards, we hope you are safe, and we are working tirelessly to continue providing amazing service. You can contact us via telephone at (805) 981-8555 or by email to any of our attorneys. If possible, we will make arrangements for any and all of our clients’ needs.
Thank you for being a valued client, we will continue our support, and we look forward to speaking to you. Our care and backing are here for all of those affected in these times. Best Regards, Lowthorp, Richards, McMillan, Miller & Templeman, APC
