You may not need a Menlo Park estate planning lawyer to make a will (although making a will without an attorney isn’t a wise decision), but what if you have no will at all?  No one wants to think about their future demise, but death will be coming for all of us eventually.  Without a […]

It can happen in almost any neighborhood: One day you notice that there’s a car, truck, or RV (usually an old one) that’s been in the same spot on the street for what seems like forever.  It’s an eyesore, it’s taking up a valuable parking spot, and if it’s in front of your house you […]

Estate tax lawyers in California spend a lot of time learning and relearning tax law, as provisions change continually.  In addition to knowing the various types of state taxes that could affect an estate, it’s also necessary to keep up to date on what the federal Internal Revenue Service has to say about these things. […]

Of course, any Menlo Park estate planning lawyer’s goal is to satisfy the client; but in the long run, a lot of estate planning focuses on those left behind.  In creating an estate plan that disperses your assets in the way you want, you create a legacy and support your family, friends, or favorite causes […]

The death of beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams was a sad event for many, but those most struggling would be his children.  Williams had an estate plan that was created in a way that worked to protect them from a multitude of issues—including what has been coined “affluenza.”  This term refers to children of […]