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# Cage & Miles Family Law Blog

Your go-to resource for the latest news, tips and insights in family law, divorce, trusts and estate planning, child custody and support, and bankruptcy.

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## [The Basics of Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples in California](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/the-basics-of-estate-planning-for-unmarried-couples-in-california)

January 11, 2024

 Estate planning is the process by which a person decides who will receive their property after death and who m...

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## [When Would I Need To Hire an Estate Planning Lawyer?](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/when-would-i-need-to-hire-an-estate-planning-lawyer)

December 13, 2022

 When should you hire an estate planning lawyer? The answer is actually “yesterday.” Some of the most important...

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## [Estate Planning vs. Will: What is the Difference in California?](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/estate-planning-vs.-will-what-is-the-difference-in-california)

October 13, 2022

 “Nothing is certain except death and taxes.” That famous quote has been attributed to Benjamin Franklin and st...

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## [Executor of a Will: What are Their Responsibilities?](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/executor-of-a-will-what-are-their-responsibilities)

September 26, 2022

 Congratulations! You have been named the executor of a will. But what is an executor? What do you need to know...

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## [Revocable vs. Irrevocable Trusts: How to Choose What’s Right for You](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/revocable-vs.-irrevocable-trusts-how-to-choose-whats-right-for-you)

September 22, 2022

 Individuals and families planning their estates have many vehicles from which to choose. Most people will choo...

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## [When is Out-of-State Property Characterized as Community Property?](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2016/may/how-to-characterize-property-outside-of-californ)

May 02, 2016

 According to California community property law, California Family Code section 760, community property is, “al...

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## [Why You Should Get a Prenup Before Buying a House](https://cageandmiles-8398187.hs-sites.com/blog/2015/february/why-you-should-get-a-prenup-before-buying-a-hous)

February 28, 2015

 Many couples purchase homes together prior to marriage without consideration for the potential consequences wh...

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