Raising a child with special needs is challenging. Sadly, the stress of the situation contributes to a high rate of divorce among couples who are raising children with special needs. In fact, it is estimated that the rate of divorce in these households are between 80% and 90%. If you are going through a divorce […]

As a Santa Clara will and trust lawyer, I can tell you the answer to this question and so many other estate planning questions is, “Yes, but….” It is true that if you own an asset jointly with rights of survivorship in California, the joint tenant will automatically retain ownership of the property when you […]

As a Bay Area trust attorney, I know that a family home or vacation property is often the most valuable asset in a person’s estate. While the homeowner may want to leave their cherished property to children or other beneficiaries as an inheritance, taxes can quickly thwart well-meaning plans. The sad truth is that, without […]

As a Silicon Valley estate planning attorney, I know Millennials have a lot going on: they are starting their careers, buying their first homes, and starting their families. With so many “beginnings,” it’s hard to imagine finding time to stop and think about “the end.” A lot of people think that they are too young […]