The first time many people really notice easements is when they see the Preliminary Title Report on the first property they buy. I see this often as a San Francisco real estate attorney. It is not unusual for California properties, particularly in urban or suburban areas, to have a half dozen or more easements of […]
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This is the second in a series of articles on what to expect when you work with your San Francisco Peninsula will and trust lawyer. Each article will cover several of the topics that you will need to consider to make a plan that works for your needs. Our last article looked at several things […]
Probate lawyers in Menlo Park work with their clients to put together plans that clearly explain what the client wants. At least, that’s the hope. When it comes to the administration of a will, however, there are several instances where a will is contested, often by an adult child of the decedent. One of the […]
When it comes to annuities, trust lawyers in Silicon Valley, California do at times recommend these financial products for their clients … and they may be a great choice for you. This particular article is just to offer some additional food for thought on making decisions regarding whether or not annuities are wise additions to your […]
There are times in life when it is obvious that people in the San Francisco Peninsula area should start meeting with a trust and estates attorney. For example, it’s more obvious that seniors need to get their estates in order than younger people do. While some situations are more urgent than others, there are actually […]
This is the first in a series of articles on what to expect when you work with your Bay Area 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. Estate planning lawyers in the Bay Area, as well […]
One of the benefits of serving in the US military is health care through the Veterans Administration. There are a variety of benefits available for both veterans and surviving spouses, and the criteria for each can vary. Some estate planning attorneys and elder law attorneys in Silicon Valley work with veterans specifically in order to […]
Trust lawyers in the San Francisco Peninsula work with unmarried couples to help protect their assets and their partner’s interests should one of them pass away. The way that federal and state laws are set up, it is customary for a spouse to receive assets of an estate through the San Mateo probate process. Unfortunately, things […]
In most residential real estate contracts, you’ll find a paragraph called “Liquidated Damages” that needs to be separately initialed in order to be effective. Most buyers and sellers do initial this paragraph, but do they fully understand what they are agreeing to? What does Liquidated Damages mean, and what happens if you don’t initial it? […]
There are so many considerations to make when doing your estate planning, and it can get downright confusing. Suddenly you’re talking about assets and investments, wills and trusts, life insurance and death taxes. No wonder people turn to their Silicon Valley estate planning lawyers for help. In order to de-mystify at least one of these […]
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