Mr. Hudack started his career in real estate, managing transactions for Fortune 500 companies. In addition to negotiating, executing, and closing acquisitions for sales and leases, he started and operated his own businesses. He has served as corporate and litigation counsel to community associations throughout California. Joe earned his Juris Doctorate from Western State College of Law, magna cum laude, so he could expand his practice and use his talents to assist clients with estate planning, business law, contract review and drafting, and real estate law services.

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Are You Overlooking Liquidity Needs?

Liquidity Needs Liquidity Needs – Incapacity and death are expensive and often require cash to pay expenses. But, farmland, farming equipment, personal residences, automobiles, and other personal effects are illiquid. Without properly planning for immediate and long-term cash needs, families will be forced to quickly sell land and equipment for pennies on the dollar. Farmers,…

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Joint Ownership

Is Joint Ownership For You? WORD OF CAUTION: Don’t think you’re protected just because your assets are held jointly with your spouse, child, or family member. Here are three reasons why you shouldn’t rely on joint ownership: Limited Power: While a joint account holder may be able to access your bank account to pay bills…

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YOU BOUGHT A NEW HOME – WHAT NOW?

WHAT NOW? Since You Bought a New Home Now Is the Perfect Time to Review Your Existing Estate Plan. This is an excellent opportunity to make sure that the individuals you have appointed in the crucial roles of guardian, executor, agent, or trustee can still carry out those duties when the need arises. Over time,…

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Who Makes a Good Trustee?

A Good Trustee Who Makes a Good Trustee? Not surprisingly, when choosing a trustee, the most critical characteristic is that they are great with finances and very trustworthy. Specifically, the trustee must manage the funds in accordance with your intent and instructions that are left in your trust. Consider whether he or she will honor…

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The Duties of an Executor

What Are the Duties of an Executor? The duties of an executor, sometimes called a personal representative, is the person who is named in a will or appointed by the court and is responsible for probating the will and settling the estate. Depending on the state, an executor may work under court supervision or may…

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Estate Planning for Grandchildren

Estate Planning Having an intentional financial strategy for incorporating your new grandchild’s future in your overall estate planning for grandchildren is an essential part of addressing your growing family’s needs. Not having an estate plan can have unintended results for your surviving family members. This is because intestacy — or your state’s applicable laws that…