Avoid the devastating consequences of poor estate planning by learning from the mistakes of celebrities like Prince, Heath Ledger, and Whitney Houston. This video reveals how their errors led to family disputes, financial chaos, and ...
If you own a home or run a business in Sacramento, you may have wondered whether you really need a trust. It is a fair question. Estate planning often feels like something that can be ...
Have you ever considered how secure your wealth truly is? You’ve worked hard to build it—long hours, sacrifices, and smart decisions along the way. But what if a single lawsuit or unexpected economic downturn put ...
Discover how Special Needs Trusts can protect government benefits for your loved ones while providing for their future needs. Learn the different types of trusts and crucial considerations for effective estate planning in California.
Why Business Owners Need Both Estate and Succession Planning For entrepreneurs, planning for the future means more than just protecting personal assets. Your business is likely one of your largest and most valuable assets. Integrating ...
Discover essential strategies for asset protection, including corporate structuring, insurance, and various types of trusts, to safeguard your wealth from creditors, lawsuits, and economic downturns. What are the key legal considerations for starting a business ...
Special Needs Trusts: Protecting Your Loved One’s Future While Preserving Benefits Planning for the future of a loved one with special needs is one of the most important—and emotional—steps a family can take. You want ...
Why do business owners need a specific estate plan that addresses their business? How can estate planning help avoid probate for my business assets? What are the tax benefits of integrating my business into my ...
Here's something that might surprise you: estate planning isn't just for wealthy people with multiple properties and trust funds. That's one of the biggest misconceptions out there, and it's costing regular families thousands of dollars ...
Don’t Make These Common Estate Planning Mistakes Protect your legacy. Secure your loved ones’ future. Estate planning isn’t just about preparing for the end—it’s about creating peace of mind for you and your family now. ...
Protecting Your 18-Year-Old: A Parent’s Guide to Estate Planning | Ian Woo, Attorney at Law The moment your child turns 18, they legally become an adult—and that changes everything. As a parent, you may suddenly ...
When it comes to planning for the future, few topics are more personal—or more important—than deciding what will happen to your assets and loved ones when you're no longer here. Yet, for many people, the ...
Your hard work has resulted in significant wealth, and you want to ensure that this legacy benefits your loved ones and supports causes you care about. However, without a comprehensive estate plan, your assets could ...
You’ve worked hard your entire life to build financial security for your family. You own a home, have savings, and maybe even a business. You assume your loved ones will be taken care of when ...
Estate Planning After a Wildfire | Secure Your Family’s Future Natural disasters like wildfires can turn lives upside down in an instant, leaving families to navigate not just physical and emotional recovery but also complex ...
In today's digital age, our online presence continues even after we're gone. But who controls your digital assets when you're no longer here? This video explores the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act ...
As the year comes to a close, have you thought about your estate plan—or creating one? Whether you’re starting from scratch or updating an existing plan, taking steps now can protect your family and ensure ...
Between festive meals and catching up with loved ones, you might reflect on what matters most—family, memories, and the legacy you want to leave behind. At Goyette, Ruano & Thompson, Inc., we believe estate planning ...
Ever wondered about the differences between a will and a trust? In our latest video, estate planning attorney Ian Woo explains everything you need to know. He dives into important topics like how a trust ...
You’ve worked hard to get where you are, but what are you doing to protect your business’s legacy? Don’t leave your business vulnerable in the future - many owners overlook the importance of incorporating their ...
How do you know if it’s the right time to update your estate plan? In this blog post, Goyette, Ruano & Thompson, Inc. will help you through some key considerations and show you why staying ...
Estate Planning for Business Owners - One of the main objectives of a comprehensive estate plan is to ensure a seamless transition of your assets to your beneficiaries when you pass away. For most of ...
Goyette & Associates, Inc. Becomes Goyette, Ruano & Thompson, Inc. Rafael Ruano and Daniel Thompson join founder Paul Goyette as name partners 19 July 2021, Gold River, CA – Over 25 years after its inception, ...
Got Digital Assets? Do I Need to Include my Digital Assets in my Estate Plan? Digital assets are a hot topic in the news these days. But did you know they are also an emerging ...
Do I Need a Will in California?by: Caitlyn Andrijich, Esq. A common question is whether or not you need a Will in California. The answer? Generally, yes! Everyone should have a Will as part of ...
Top 10 Reasons to Revisit Your Estate Plan By: Rafael Ruano, Esq. Did you know that you should consider dusting off and revisiting your estate plan every 3 to 5 years at a minimum? Yes, ...
Estate Planning in California By: Rafael Ruano, Esq. and Caitlyn Andrijich, J.D. Estate planning is not just for the wealthy. Everyone can benefit from having an estate plan, regardless of the size of their estate. ...