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Making sure children inherit equally–tips from We Help You Legal

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Ensure your children inherit equally and simplify the estate process. We Help You Legal in Paso Robles shares top considerations for wills, living trusts, and legal planning to help families navigate asset distribution smoothly.

PASO ROBLES, Calif., Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Parents tell children that their favorite possessions will be theirs someday, and in a cooperative family where the siblings all get along, those gifts are often bestowed as the parents wish. But not always. Sometimes the objects are sold by the parents, new assets are added to the estate over time, and some things, like investments and real estate, need to be sold and the proceeds divided equally. We Help You Legal, the Paso Robles company assisting with wills, living trusts, and other legal documents has compiled the top considerations to think about to help ensure that children inherit equally and the process goes smoothly.

Having a will with clear instructions and a living (revocable) trust are options for making sure assets are equally distributed.

Having a will with clear instructions and a living (revocable) trust are options for making sure assets are equally distributed. A revocable trust allows the parents to keep control of their assets while they are living, make any necessary changes to the will and trust, if needed thoroughout their lifetimes, and avoid probate for those left behind.

A will alone generally doesn’t have the level of protection that comes with a living trust. Wills can be challenged in probate court, taking longer to settle, and the outcome might not be what the parents intended.

A living trust allows for more detailed instructions about asset distribution and avoids probate court so that assets are distributed as intended, and probate fees and taxes can be avoided. A trust is also a private document and not a public record, so the proceedings are also private.

A pour-over will, in conjunction with a living trust ensures that any assets not already in the trust at the time of death are “poured over” into the trust and distributed according to its terms. This can help catch any assets that may not have been transferred into the trust. We Help You Legal can assist with a pour-over will and a living trust at its Paso Robles or San Luis Obispo office.

Additional strategies that help ensure equal inheritance include:

Using percentages instead of specific amounts—This approach can help maintain equality even if the value of the estate changes over time.

Address non-probate assets—Remember that some assets, such as life insurance policies and retirement accounts, pass directly to named beneficiaries outside of probate. Ensure that these designations align with your overall estate plan to maintain equality with the inheritances.

Include a no-contest clause—A no-contest clause can discourage challenges to the will or trust by stating that anyone who contests the document forfeits their inheritance. While not foolproof, this can help ensure your wishes and maintain equality among beneficiaries.

Special needs children—If you have a child with special needs, special provisions may need to be made that could affect equal distribution.

Family business— If one child is inheriting the family business consider other ways to equalize inheritance for other children.

Consider a professional trustee (also known as a fiduciary)—If you’re concerned about potential conflicts or bias in asset distribution, consider naming a professional trustee to manage and distribute the assets. This can help ensure impartiality and adherence to your wishes.

Regular review and updates—Life circumstances change, and so should an estate plan. Regularly review and update the will and trust to ensure everything is current.

The final decisions about how assets are distributed rests with the parents. It’s not necessary to have a large estate with valuable assets to set up a living trust. Even modest estates with one family home, life insurance policies, and family possessions can benefit.

With offices in San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles, the living trust documentation can be completed and filed with We Help You Legal’s assistance. To simplify the process, complete living will and estate planning packets, in English and Spanish, are available on We Help You Legal’s website.

The living will packet contains:

Revocable Living TrustCertification of TrustPour Over Will

The estate plan package contains all of the living will documents and:

Power of Attorney for Healthcare ManagementPower of Attorney for Financial ManagementFinal Arrangements

We Help You Legal also helps with legal documents for divorce, legal separation, annulment, guardianships, adoptions, corporation/LLC, and more.

We Help You Legal is a “self-help” legal document assistance company that provides document preparation without the high cost of an attorney. We Help You Legal, Inc. is not a law firm. We cannot represent you in court, advise you about your legal rights or the law, or select forms for you.

We Help You Legal, Inc.
720 10th St,
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 237-7770

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Scott Brennan, Access Publishing, (805) 226-9890, scott@accesspublishing.com

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Achieve named to Az Business Magazine’s ’10 Best Places for Women to Work in Arizona’ for 2026

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Recognition highlights the company’s commitment to creating opportunities for women to grow and lead

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Achieve, the leader in digital personal finance, has been named among the 2026 10 Best Places for Women to Work in Arizona by Az Business Magazine. The annual recognition highlights organizations that create supportive environments where women can thrive professionally, advance into leadership roles and build meaningful careers.

The honor reflects Achieve’s ongoing investment in workplace programs that support employee growth, flexibility, leadership development and career advancement. Women serve in leadership roles across the organization and play a critical role in shaping the company’s culture, products and long-term success.

“Creating an environment where women can grow, lead and build rewarding careers is central to who we are as a company,” said Achieve Senior Vice President of Human Resources Heather Marcom. “We’re honored to be recognized among Arizona’s top workplaces for women and remain committed to fostering a culture where employees feel supported, valued and empowered to do their best work.”

Achieve maintains a major corporate presence in the Phoenix area, where hundreds of employees contribute to the company’s mission of helping people move from struggling to thriving financially. The company supports employees through leadership development opportunities, employee resource groups, mentorship and learning programs designed to help team members reach their professional goals.

The recognition adds to a growing list of workplace honors for Achieve. Earlier this year, the company was named among the Top 3 Best Workplaces for LGBTQ+ Employees by BestCompaniesAZ and was also recognized by AZ Big Media as one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies.

“Strong organizations are built by diverse perspectives and inclusive leadership,” said Marcom. “We’re proud of the talented women across Achieve who help drive our business forward every day and grateful for the impact they make on our employees, customers and communities.”

The 10 Best Places for Women to Work in Arizona list is determined through a public voting process conducted by AZ Big Media and published in Az Business magazine.

About Achieve

Achieve, THE digital personal finance company, helps everyday people get on, and stay on, the path to a better financial future. Achieve pairs proprietary data and analytics with personalized support to offer personal loans, home equity loans, debt relief and debt consolidation, along with financial tips and education and free mobile apps: Achieve MoLO® (Money Left Over) and Achieve GOOD™ (Get Out Of Debt). Achieve is frequently recognized for providing top-rated customer experience and satisfaction by both consumers and leading personal finance review platforms and has 2,200 dedicated teammates across the country, with hubs in Arizona, California, Florida and Texas.

Achieve refers to the global organization and may denote one or more affiliates of Achieve Company, including Achieve.com, Equal Housing Opportunity (NMLS ID #138464); Achieve Home Loans, Equal Housing Opportunity (NMLS ID #1810501); Achieve Personal Loans (NMLS ID #227977); Freedom Debt Relief (NMLS ID # 1248929); and Freedom Financial Asset Management (CRD #170229).

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Austin Kilgore
akilgore@achieve.com
214-908-5097

Elina Tarkazikis
etarkazikis@achieve.com

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National Press Club Statement on the withdrawal of subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists

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WASHINGTON, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — National Press Club President Mark Schoeff Jr. released the following statement:

“The Justice Department’s decision to withdraw subpoenas targeting journalists at The New York Times is a welcome and necessary step to protect the public’s constitutional right to an independent press.

These subpoenas should never have been issued in the first place. Compelling journalists to reveal confidential sources sends a chilling message to those who seek to inform the public and threatens the very foundation of press freedom.

Every American should understand what is at stake when the government turns its investigative powers on journalists. It is not routine. It is an extraordinary intrusion that strikes at the heart of the First Amendment and your right to information about your government.

The greatest danger was not the subpoenas themselves, but the message they sent: That sources could be exposed, that whistleblowers should remain silent, and that the American people might know less about the actions of their own government.

A strong democracy depends on a press that can report freely, hold power to account, and inform the public without intimidation.

We urge continued vigilance to ensure that journalists can do their jobs without interference and that protections for source confidentiality are upheld consistently.”

About the National Press Club

Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world’s leading professional organization for journalists and a leading voice for press freedom in the U.S. and worldwide.

Contact: Beth Francesco, Executive Director of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, media@press.org

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NCC Launches NCC Connect™ to Put Credit, Fraud, and Compliance Inside the CRM Dealers Already Use

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A powerful new solution that embeds credit access, fraud detection, and compliance directly into the dealership’s existing CRM — removing the system-switching that slows deals and exposes dealers to risk.

AUSTIN, Texas, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — NCC, a leading provider of credit and compliance solutions for automotive dealerships, today announced the launch of NCC Connect™, a powerful platform that runs credit, fraud, and compliance from inside the CRM a dealership already uses — without friction or duplicate entry.

“Dealers don’t need another system to log into,” said Brian Skutta, President and CEO of NCC. “They need the tools they already have to work better together. NCC Connect puts credit, fraud detection, and compliance right where the team already works — inside the CRM they use every day.”

“Dealers don’t need another system to log into,” said Brian Skutta, President and CEO of NCC. “They need the tools they already have to work better together. NCC Connect puts credit, fraud detection, and compliance right where the team already works — inside the CRM they use every day.”

As deals grow more complex and fraud more sophisticated, dealers are juggling more disconnected systems than ever — the CRM, the credit system, the compliance tools — switching between them on every transaction. Each switch breaks momentum, invites a skipped step, and slows the path to funding. NCC Connect meets this moment with a single, seamless solution that keeps the full credit, fraud, and compliance engine right where the team already works.

Why NCC Connect Matters Right Now

Dealers lose time and margin switching between the CRM, credit, and compliance systems on every dealAuto lending fraud continues to climb, with industry fraud exposure reaching a record $10.4 billion in 2025, according to Point Predictive’s 2026 Auto Lending Fraud Trends ReportState compliance is tightening, with laws like California’s SB 766 (CARS Act) taking effect October 1, 2026Every disconnected step is another chance for an error, a delay, or a deal that stalls before funding

These pressures are forcing dealers to consolidate, and NCC Connect delivers the edge.

Product Highlights:

Inside the CRM — Soft-pull and hard credit access from all three major bureaus — Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax — without leaving the workflowFraud & Identity Built In — Identity verification and synthetic fraud detection delivered within the credit pull, flagging Red Flag conditions before the deal moves to fundingCompliance on Autopilot — FCRA and FTC controls with automatic, audit-ready documentation stored in the deal record99.99% Uptime — The industry’s highest, so the platform is there when a deal is on the desk

NCC Connect runs soft-pull pre-qualifications and hard credit pulls from any bureau or score model without leaving the CRM, while customer data stays inside the existing CRM structure. Every credit, fraud, and compliance result is captured on the deal record — giving dealers a single, audit-ready source of truth and a faster, cleaner path to funding.

NCC Connect extends the same powerful, credit-first engine behind NCC’s Complete Credit™ platform into the CRM where dealers already work. For dealers, that means more approvals, stronger fraud protection, and faster funding, without changing how the team works.

Learn more about NCC Connect at https://nccdirect.com/ncc-connect/

About NCC:

With offices in Austin, TX, Bettendorf, IA, and Las Vegas, NV, NCC has been a trusted partner in credit-driven retailing for automotive dealerships for nearly three decades. We combine a powerful credit and compliance engine with a fully integrated Desking platform to drive maximum profitability. Our focus on innovation, user-friendly products, and dependable systems — supported by a dedicated account management team — has solidified our reputation as a leader in the industry. www.nccdirect.com

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Holly Smith, NCC, 1 8285732722, hsmith@nccdirect.com, https://nccdirect.com/

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