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 […]

Estate planning is a pretty big field, with lots to take into consideration with your lawyer. There are complexities and confusion; but at the end of it all, there’s no doubt that coming up with a solid plan is one of the best paths for retirement, saving, what you are able to leave behind, and—of […]

Probate law varies from state to state, but there are several things that you and your San Francisco Bay Area probate lawyer can expect to happen during the process.  The following is a simple breakdown of some of the most common aspects of probate law. First of all, probate is the name of the legal […]

Santa Clara trust lawyers are quite savvy when it comes to working with the “traditional” kinds of income clients have. The attorney will help them figure out how to plan based on current and expected salary, along with a variety of assets like retirement plans or bank accounts.  Each of these may be considered a […]

When a friend or family member passes away, someone will be named as the executor of that person’s estate.  Because of the length and complexity of the process that follows, it’s usually in everyone’s best interest to hire a skilled Santa Clara probate lawyer.  There are different kinds of probate lawyers, but most executors find […]