You may not need a Menlo Park estate planning lawyer to make a will (although making a will without an attorney isn’t a wise decision), but what if you have no will at all?  No one wants to think about their future demise, but death will be coming for all of us eventually.  Without a […]

It can happen in almost any neighborhood: One day you notice that there’s a car, truck, or RV (usually an old one) that’s been in the same spot on the street for what seems like forever.  It’s an eyesore, it’s taking up a valuable parking spot, and if it’s in front of your house you […]

Estate tax lawyers in California spend a lot of time learning and relearning tax law, as provisions change continually.  In addition to knowing the various types of state taxes that could affect an estate, it’s also necessary to keep up to date on what the federal Internal Revenue Service has to say about these things. […]

Of course, any Menlo Park estate planning lawyer’s goal is to satisfy the client; but in the long run, a lot of estate planning focuses on those left behind.  In creating an estate plan that disperses your assets in the way you want, you create a legacy and support your family, friends, or favorite causes […]

The death of beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams was a sad event for many, but those most struggling would be his children.  Williams had an estate plan that was created in a way that worked to protect them from a multitude of issues—including what has been coined “affluenza.”  This term refers to children of […]

San Francisco Peninsula trust lawyers help all sorts of people deal with the subject no one wants to talk about—what happens after you die.  When your loved ones are grieving, it can be hard to devote proper time and energy to the details of your funeral and post-mortem affairs.  If you plan some of this […]

Prenuptial lawyers in Menlo Park wish that all marriages would stand the test of time.  The sad truth, however, is that about half of marriages really do end in divorce.  While no couple should get married anticipating that this will happen, working out some prenuptial details is the best way to protect you and your […]

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Any estate lawyer in Silicon Valley will tell you that every person needs a will.  Sure, the wealthy may have more assets to distribute, but pretty much everyone still needs to have their last wishes laid out in a legal document. Even if it is just to keep the peace within your family, a will […]

Starting a new business is always an exciting time.  When you are going into business with someone else, it’s a little bit like planning a wedding.  You’re both looking forward to a successful partnership that will be mutually beneficial. But, also like marriage, not every partnership works out well.  Even if you don’t come to […]

Parenting isn’t always easy, and it’s even less so when your child has a disability.  We all have dreams of our children reaching full independence, but sometimes, this just isn’t possible.  Our children may have needs that go beyond what others require, special needs that demand specific planning in order to make sure that the […]