Do you need a living trust?
Every adult should have an estate plan that directs the disposition of his or her assets upon death. The key element of any estate plan...
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Erin Riswold
- Aug 5
- 2 min
Power of Attorney: Some Common Terms Explained
Two words you might hear describing powers of attorney are “springing” and "durable.” For starters, they are not mutually exclusive...
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Erin Riswold
- Jan 24
- 3 min
Ways to Avoid Probate
Probate is the court process of transferring property to the right people after a person dies. It sounds simple enough, but it is an...
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Erin Riswold
- Mar 1, 2022
- 3 min
The Cost of Probate
Probate can be an expensive process which is why many people want to avoid it. But how much does probate really cost? In this article,...
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Tim Riswold
- Sep 16, 2021
- 3 min
Money, Finality, Control, and Privacy
Money, Finality, Control, Privacy.
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Tim Riswold
- Aug 23, 2021
- 3 min
What's the cost to give your kids your house when you die? In Placer County: $35,000
If you are privileged enough to own a home, you already know the benefits that come with it. Whether from an investment standpoint, or an...
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Erin Riswold
- Aug 5, 2021
- 2 min
The End of the CA Eviction Moratorium
The state-wide eviction moratorium is scheduled to end on September 30, 2021. So, what does that mean if you’re a tenant? First and...
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Erin Riswold
- Jun 11, 2020
- 2 min
Estate Planning and COVID-19
How can you get your estate plan in order while still being safe?
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Erin Riswold
- Jun 10, 2020
- 3 min
Eviction and Rent Control in California
When do I need “just cause” to evict a tenant under the new California rent control laws?
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Tim Riswold
- Apr 22, 2020
- 4 min
Q: How much does a Living Trust cost?
How much does a Living Trust cost?
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Erin Riswold
- Apr 22, 2020
- 2 min
Living Trust Terms
Here’s a guide to help you get your feet wet in the terminology of the Living Trust world
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Tim Riswold
- Nov 6, 2019
- 2 min
How Estate Planning reduces your stress
The Unknown Causes Stress Have you ever asked yourself any of the following questions? Will my spouse be taken care of when I die? Will I...
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Tim Riswold
- Oct 14, 2019
- 3 min
Creating an Estate Plan is as easy as 1-2-3!
It’s a bit like starting a diet, creating an estate plan. You know it’s good for you, but what a pain. What a disruption to your life....
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Erin Riswold
- Oct 3, 2019
- 3 min
Five Steps to Forming a California LLC
There are many reasons a person might want to form an LLC. Usually, it is to take advantage of limited liability.
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Erin Riswold
- Sep 24, 2019
- 4 min
Probate Terms, Explained
Probate is a complex legal proceeding that many individuals are forced to go through during one of the most difficult times of their...
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Erin Riswold
- Jun 19, 2019
- 3 min
Pet Trusts 101
Can I give my property to my pet when I die? The simple answer to this question is “no.” But there are other ways you can provide for...
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Tim Riswold
- Jan 25, 2019
- 2 min
No estate plan? Your in-laws might get your property
In California, your property could end up in your in-law’s hands! Although it is a remote possibility, California law provides that under...
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Erin Riswold
- Jan 20, 2019
- 1 min
In the News! Auburn Journal - Sunday 1/20/19
You can find a story about the newest attorneys to the Law Office of Edward C. Koons, Erin Riswold and Tim Riswold, in the Sunday Edition...
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Erin Riswold
- Dec 20, 2018
- 4 min
If you have an AB Trust, you would likely benefit from modifying it
What is an AB Trust and how do I know if I have one? An AB Trust is a trust created by a married couple and upon the death of the first...
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