Attorneys Kern D. Singh and Sharmila K. Singh Recognized on Northern California’s Rising Stars List For 2018
(Fremont, CA) – The California Estate Planning Firm of Singh Law Firm is pleased to announce the selections of attorneys Kern D. Singh and Sharmila K. Singh to the 2018 Northern California Super Lawyer’s Rising Stars list. This marks Mr. Singh’s fourth consecutive appearance and Ms. Sharmila K. Singh’s third consecutive appearance on this prestigious […]
Estate Planning and Terminal Illness
It hardly needs to be said that being diagnosed with a terminal illness is a highly emotional and unexpected life event. It can exact a physical and psychological toll, not just on you but on your family members and potential caregivers. It also raises a lot of questions and introduces some new wrinkles for your […]
Estate Planning Following Remarriage
There’s something innately joyful about second chances—including second chances at marriage. Getting remarried can bring its share of challenges, though, especially when it comes to estate planning for your “blended family.” The two spouses may bring different assets, different liabilities, and different philosophies about the kind of legacy they wish to leave behind. The question […]
Common Estate Planning Errors—and How to Avoid Them
Estate planning requires individuals to navigate complex legalities and sophisticated financial decisions—and even basic errors can leave you with an estate plan that doesn’t quite accomplish what you want it to. For this reason, it’s imperative to seek the guidance of an estate planning attorney, someone who can help you maneuver through these complex processes […]
Charitable Giving and Your Estate Plan
Your estate plan allows you to provide a meaningful financial legacy for your family and loved ones, even after you die. It can also be a vehicle for supporting the causes that matter to you—whether that means a favorite charity, a college, or the church you attend. As you consider ways to incorporate charitable giving […]
Estate Planning and Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, are increasingly popular among investors; these digital currencies have value, and as such, they may be considered as estate assets. However, due to the nature of cryptocurrency, typical wills and trusts may prove ill-suited to efficiently deal with these assets. If you’ve invested in cryptocurrencies of any kind, it’s important to […]
6 Reasons to Revisit Your Estate Plan Under the New Tax Law
The passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has already had wide-ranging effects on businesses, personal taxes, and the economy as a whole. It also has implications for your estate planning—specifically, the law doubles the individual estate gift and GST tax exemptions. The upshot of this is that it significantly reduces the total number […]
Signs of an Ineffective Estate Plan
Not all estate plans are created equal. Estate plans that are made haphazardly, without the proper legal guidance—or estate plans that are never reviewed and revised to reflect life changes—may not be as effective as you hope in preserving your legacy and providing for your family. Is Your Estate Plan Lacking? The question is, how […]
You Don’t Have to Be Rich to Benefit from Estate Planning
There are a number of common misconceptions about the estate planning process, but by far the most common one is this: That estate planning is something you do once you accumulate a lot of physical assets; in other words, that estate planning is purely for the very rich. How Everyone Can Benefit from Estate Planning […]
What’s the Biggest Barrier to Estate Planning?
Estate planning isn’t always easy. From a legal and financial perspective, it can sometimes be fairly complicated. And, because it involves serious considerations of legacy and mortality, it can also be highly emotional. But of all the challenges that can hinder proper estate planning, which is the most significant? The answer might surprise you. According […]
