Much to the public’s shock and surprise, actor Michael Jace, best known for his role in “The Shield,” was charged with murder following the untimely death of his wife in May. According to reports, Jace called 911 on himself after allegedly shooting his wife in front of his small children.  Besides the obvious trauma that […]

Will and trust lawyers in Silicon Valley see plenty of situations where parents who love their children are not entirely in love with their children’s spouses.  This can make the estate planning process a little tricky, because the spouse can add tension and stir up drama that wouldn’t have been there otherwise.  While some people […]

While trust lawyers in the Bay Area have seen first-hand how important the right legal documents are, we also understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to estate planning.  For example, the needs of one family will likely be completely different from those of another.  Likewise, a certain single professional may benefit […]

Talking to older or retired parents about their estate plan isn’t necessarily something we look forward to, but elder lawyers in the San Francisco Peninsula have seen first-hand why it’s so important.  Of course you don’t want to think about your parents’ death or to come across as insensitive or greedy.  On the other hand, […]