It’s a common story among blended families: an aging parent becomes ill and the parent’s biological children clash with the parent’s spouse. While some of these disagreements are generally small, as a Santa Clara County elder law attorney, I have seen numerous times when the disagreements are not only great, but the child also fears […]

In my practice as a Silicon Valley estate lawyer, one thing that surprises many of my clients is that Powers of Attorney are necessary even for married couples. People automatically assume that their spouse will be able to handle everything on their behalf if they become incapacitated. This is not usually the case. A Power […]

Santa Clara estate planning attorneys know, a divorce changes everything. If you are in the process of divorce or just finishing up, you are most likely busy trying to readjust to your new life. Although it’s a hectic time, it is important that you do not forget that you need to update your estate plan. […]

When most people think about estate planning, they picture money and property. But more and more people are adding intangible assets to their estate plan. Intangible assets might be things that have no monetary value but are nonetheless important to the family. They may include personal letters, a recorded family history, or digital assets such […]