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Executors & Trustees

Your loved one just passed away, and you’re the Executor of the Will and Trustee of the Trust. Now what? Here’s what you need to know to get started.

When Hospice Care Begins

Hospice is an end-of-life care option that focuses on comfort and quality of life.

Reasons to Plan Ahead

Planning your own funeral services in advance is one of the most thoughtful, caring acts you can do for your family.

What Exactly Does a Mortician Do?

Morticians, also known as funeral directors, are involved in every aspect of what happens to a person after death. Usually on call 24 hours a day, morticians respond to calls to retrieve bodies from their location, generally a hospital or

Pros and Cons of Burial vs. Cremation

Whether you are pre-planning your own funeral (a very caring thing to do that can provide peace of mind for both you and your loved ones) or making plans after a loved one has passed, you’ll have many decisions to make. One of the most basic decisions is that of burial versus cremation.

Talking to Your Adult Children about End-of-Life Issues

At some point when your children were growing up you probably sat them down for “the talk,” to explain where babies come from and what they can expect as their bodies change and develop. It may or may not have

How to Comfort Mourners

When someone you care about is grieving the loss of a loved one, it can be difficult to know what to say. You want to be there for them, but you’re not sure how.

What To Do With Your Deceased Loved One’s Social Media Accounts

If you have your loved one’s user name and password you can simply log in to the account, download anything that you want to save and then deactivate or delete the account.

What You Need To Know About Funeral Etiquette

In general, the best advice is to simply be respectful, courteous, and supportive. Keep in mind that your presence, a kind word or hug can be very comforting to the bereaved.

What You Need to Know about Embalming

Embalming is a way to preserve the human body after death so as to delay or slow down the natural decomposition process for a few weeks or so. Whether you are pre-planning your own funeral or making decisions after a

I Just Became the Executor and Trustee. Now What?

Your loved one just passed away. You’re the Executor of the Will, and the death means that you are also the Trustee of the Trust. Now what? Here’s what you need to know to get started. Things to do

Grief Support Resources

Orange County and Los Angeles County Grief Support Resources When a person passes, their loved ones are often flooded with grief. It’s no surprise that coping with the bereavement process over time can be extremely challenging. Luckily, you do not

Coping with Grief after a Loved One’s Suicide

Suicide is very hard to understand and accept. While you are mourning your loved one’s passing you may also be experiencing very strong feelings and questions regarding the circumstances of their death. It can be extremely difficult to come to

What to do with Your Deceased Loved One’s Social Media Accounts

After a loved one passes there are many practical, legal and financial issues to be addressed. One that often gets overlooked during the initial flurry of activity is what to do with the deceased’s social media accounts. If you have

Don’t Let an Unscrupulous Funeral Director Take Advantage of You

While the vast majority of funeral directors are honest and ethical professionals, as with any industry there are a few who are not.