Contrary to what some believe, San Francisco Peninsula estate planning attorneys aren’t here just for the wealthiest members of our community. In fact, after years of experience, we come to see how nearly every person in the San Francisco Peninsula can benefit from putting together an estate plan, including a will. While you may not […]

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 […]

OK, that title may be a little misleading, as not every estate planning lawyer in Santa Clara is going to recommend a revocable living trust for every single client. That said, this particular kind of trust is one that is suggested and discussed a whole lot because of all the things it can do for […]

Santa Clara guardianship lawyers put a lot of effort into helping clients prepare for all kinds of possibilities. From the “perfect” retirement plan to setting up trusts and family foundations, they work to provide strategies for pretty much every stage of life. While estate planning lawyers recommend naming long-term guardians for minor children in case […]

There are countless concerns that a new business owner has, and one key early decision affects many facets of the business: What will your business be called? Your business name obviously has an effect on your marketing and appearance in the community, but there are some legal considerations to your business name, as well. Fictitious […]