As an individual puts together his or her estate plan, there is a need to really think about how it will be administered.  Wills and trusts administration can be a complex process in California, although having an estate plan in place is without a doubt one of the best ways to simplify it.  Another way […]

It’s not often that a new kind of deed comes along, but one is coming to California next year.  It’s called a Revocable Transfer on Death Deed, it was passed in the California legislature this year, and it will become effective January 1, 2016. The basic idea is that, like the Pay On Death (POD) […]

If your business has employees, it’s important to keep up to date on the constantly changing laws that affect the employer-employee relationship.  Below are just a few of the many changes for employers starting on January 1, 2016.  (New laws are usually identified by which legislative chamber they originate in: AB stands for Assembly Bill; […]

The short answer is: it depends. This is a question we get a lot, and one we typically discuss at length with non-married parents during our planning sessions.  When one of the parties of a divorce decree dies, this will end the custody agreement because there’s no longer anything to govern.  In most cases, custody […]

Wills and trusts lawyers in the Bay Area handle so much more than just the creation of legal documents.  One of the most important parts of the job is educating and guiding clients through their options, which often depend on the client’s unique financial and family needs.  To that end, today’s article is a basic […]

Probate lawyers in Santa Clara County are charged with helping their clients take estates through the probate process.  Those who have lost loved ones and are now dealing with the courts usually feel completely out of their element.  Whether by choice or necessity, these individuals become the executor of the estate.  A probate lawyer helps […]