Much to the public’s shock and surprise, actor Michael Jace, best known for his role in “The Shield,” was charged with murder following the untimely death of his wife in May. According to reports, Jace called 911 on himself after allegedly shooting his wife in front of his small children.  Besides the obvious trauma that […]

Will and trust lawyers in Silicon Valley see plenty of situations where parents who love their children are not entirely in love with their children’s spouses.  This can make the estate planning process a little tricky, because the spouse can add tension and stir up drama that wouldn’t have been there otherwise.  While some people […]

While trust lawyers in the Bay Area have seen first-hand how important the right legal documents are, we also understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to estate planning.  For example, the needs of one family will likely be completely different from those of another.  Likewise, a certain single professional may benefit […]

Talking to older or retired parents about their estate plan isn’t necessarily something we look forward to, but elder lawyers in the San Francisco Peninsula have seen first-hand why it’s so important.  Of course you don’t want to think about your parents’ death or to come across as insensitive or greedy.  On the other hand, […]

Estate planning lawyers in the Bay Area work with clients at all different stages of life.  For example, many couples realize the importance of meeting with an estate planning lawyer before getting married.  While things are rarely straightforward (every situation is unique, after all), they can get pretty complicated in cases where one or both […]

So many Americans are pet owners, and estate lawyers in the San Francisco Peninsula have various ways of helping their clients to care for these pets.  To be honest, it’s pretty common to overlook the potential need to plan for a pet after your death, but it’s something that more and more people are recognizing […]

Residents of California often find themselves procrastinating, even if they know the importance of meeting with a wills and trusts lawyer.  The whole subject just seems so complicated, and there are certainly more enjoyable ways to spend one’s time then pondering death and taxes.  The fact that things can be really confusing seems to give […]

Will lawyers in Menlo Park have a variety of tools at their disposal to help their clients make the best possible choices when it comes to creating long-term plans for their wealth.  Wills, trusts, prenuptial agreements, insurance policies… there are so many ways to grow and protect what you’ve worked so hard for.  In many, […]

Businesses in the San Francisco Peninsula area will almost always benefit from the services of a business lawyer.  While a business owner can certainly fill a whole lot of roles, that of attorney is often one of the trickiest.  It’s not just a matter of specialized knowledge, either, but the fact that contracts, agreements, and […]

Every once in a while, we see situations where some celebrity seems to be going off the deep end, and someone—usually a parent—is named as their “conservator.”  But what exactly does this mean, and are out-of-control starlets the only ones who need conservatorships?  As a Silicon Valley lawyer, it is sometimes necessary to get involved […]