Why it is Critical to Review Your Estate Plan Periodically

This is important, especially for us women! From the Desk of San Diego Trust Attorney (located in Carmel Valley/Del Mar 92130), Kristina R. Hess: I write this post with a little bit of a heavy heart… Sometimes it is too late to fix things that are not right or how …

Trusts and Estates for Foreign Nationals

What You Don’t Know and Don’t Plan for Could Cost Your Loved Ones Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars! From the Desk of San Diego Trust and Estate Planning Lawyer Kristina R. Hess…. On July 27, 2010, I held our first “Truth About Estate Planning For Foreign Nationals” seminar/workshop in our …

So You Own Your Own Corporation … But Does it Work?

From the desk of Kristina R. Hess, San Diego Estate Planning (Wills and Living Trusts) and Business Attorney: Most people know about the many advantages of owning your own corporation…the top three are: There are significant tax advantages; Corporations can provide asset protection; Corporations can shield individual directors and officers from …

San Diego Guardianship – Probate Court

Is your child protected if you were not here? No parent on the planet wants to think about it, and it’s part of my job to talk about it, plan for it, and make sure that we San Diego parents are prepared… Are your children protected and provided for if …

I Want to Leave a Legacy, How Will They Remember Me?

So, truth be told, the legacy theme certainly isn’t novel, original or anything else, but nonetheless, it is fundamental and timeless. I love the lyrics and song by Nicole Nordeman “Legacy.”  We played this song at my dad’s memorial service.  He was a legacy man.  I want to be a …

The Danger of Do-It-Yourself Wills and Living Trusts

From the Desk of Carmel Valley (San Diego) Trust Attorney, Kristina Hess Here is what you need to know if you have been tempted or, if like me (before my current profession) have attempted to prepare your own will, trust, or other estate planning documents. Buyer Beware — you get …

Carmel Valley, San Diego Mom’s Group

Yesterday, I had the privilege and pleasure of chatting with some local moms and their precious babies/toddlers about kids protection planning.  The Carmel Valley Moms group is a local chapter of MOMS  (moms offering moms support) and its founder is Ericka Sexton. If you are a member of the Carmel …