Clients come to their estate planning lawyers in Silicon Valley with a desire to make a difference to the next generation.  Obviously, there is a need to plan for children and grandchildren, but many Silicon Valley residents are also looking for ways to benefit their favorite organizations.  Charitable giving provides an opportunity to do something […]

The decision of who to appoint as your executor or trustee is a huge one, and we’ve talked about it a bit in the past.  Still, it’s important to make sure that you have the information you need to make the right choice with your Bay Area estate lawyer.  This person will hold incredible responsibility […]

For many elder law clients in the San Francisco Peninsula, Social Security benefits represent a very large portion of their post-retirement income.  Because of the way that the system has changed since it was originated in 1935, it is extremely complex.  Literally hundreds of amendments have been made in the nearly 80 years since the […]

Since 2005, certain companies are allowed to take a deduction equal to 3% to 9% of their net income for building and renovation of residential and commercial properties.  I’m talking about construction, engineering and architectural companies that were hired by a homeowner or business owner to construct or renovate a home or building.  If you […]

This is the fourth in a series of articles on what to expect when you work with your Menlo Park estate planning lawyer.  Each article will cover several of the topics that you will need to consider to make a plan that works for your needs. In this series, we have covered estate planning considerations […]