For parents with children with disabilities, whether minor or adult, it’s a good idea to take the extra step of meeting with a Bay Area special needs planning attorney.  This gives you the opportunity to set up the best possible scenario for your child if you are no longer able to provide care for him […]

As a Bay Area real estate lawyer, I often get calls from clients who have just discovered that the fence they thought was the border between them and their neighbor is not, in fact, on the property line.  This can often lead to a very tense situation with the neighbor. Most of the houses in […]

Just as everywhere else in the country, folks in Menlo Park often put off their estate planning for many reasons.  Whether it’s facing your own mortality or that of your parents, the prospect of needing a will or trust isn’t something that many of us want to think about.  The reality, though, is that when […]

A small business is a part of your identity, not to mention your livelihood. Business planning lawyers in Silicon Valley look to protect both of these aspects should you die or become incapacitated.  Advanced planning is one of the smartest things that you can do to ensure that your small business meets the goals you […]

Even if someone has a will in place, it’s nearly certain that his or her estate will need to be overseen by a good probate attorney in the San Francisco Peninsula.  These professionals understand the incredibly complex process that goes along with closing out someone’s estate after he or she has passed away.  Those who […]

Clients come to their estate planning lawyers in Silicon Valley with a desire to make a difference to the next generation.  Obviously, there is a need to plan for children and grandchildren, but many Silicon Valley residents are also looking for ways to benefit their favorite organizations.  Charitable giving provides an opportunity to do something […]

The decision of who to appoint as your executor or trustee is a huge one, and we’ve talked about it a bit in the past.  Still, it’s important to make sure that you have the information you need to make the right choice with your Bay Area estate lawyer.  This person will hold incredible responsibility […]

For many elder law clients in the San Francisco Peninsula, Social Security benefits represent a very large portion of their post-retirement income.  Because of the way that the system has changed since it was originated in 1935, it is extremely complex.  Literally hundreds of amendments have been made in the nearly 80 years since the […]

Since 2005, certain companies are allowed to take a deduction equal to 3% to 9% of their net income for building and renovation of residential and commercial properties.  I’m talking about construction, engineering and architectural companies that were hired by a homeowner or business owner to construct or renovate a home or building.  If you […]

This is the fourth in a series of articles on what to expect when you work with your Menlo Park estate planning lawyer.  Each article will cover several of the topics that you will need to consider to make a plan that works for your needs. In this series, we have covered estate planning considerations […]