The recent DOMA ruling has some pretty interesting implications for estate planning lawyers in Silicon Valley.  Those with clients in same-sex relationships are likely to be looking at a whole new way of working with and protecting those clients and their estates.  Where there used to be a lot of additional hoops to jump through, […]

There are some forms of income that obviously need to be discussed with your trust lawyer in the Bay Area.  When putting together your plan, you’ll want to consider your current employment, retirement plans, bank accounts, and possibly your own business.  As you work through the estate planning process, it will be clear that these […]

With much experience behind them, will lawyers in Menlo Park often feel like they’ve “seen it all.”  This is good news for clients, because it means that the attorney can help you prepare for situations  you might never have expected otherwise.  One surprise that people hear from their estate planning lawyers is that you can’t […]

The first time many people really notice easements is when they see the Preliminary Title Report on the first property they buy. I see this often as a San Francisco real estate attorney.  It is not unusual for California properties, particularly in urban or suburban areas, to have a half dozen or more easements of […]

January 8th, 2014 Posted to Real Estate | Comments (3)

This is the second in a series of articles on what to expect when you work with your San Francisco Peninsula will and trust lawyer.  Each article will cover several of the topics that you will need to consider to make a plan that works for your needs. Our last article looked at several things […]