There are several aspects of estate planning in California that are less than fun, and that means that a lot of people choose to put the process off indefinitely. There’s the need to gather a lot of documentation together, pay for an estate planning attorney, and — not insignificantly — to contemplate one’s own death. […]
Estate planning lawyers in Menlo Park work daily with families who want to use their wills and trusts to set up guardianships for their minor children. They go through extensive thought, planning, and soul-searching to make just the right choice in who will take over raising their children should they become unable to do so. […]
As our parents get older and begin to lose their independence, many will turn to their adult children to help them navigate the complicated and costly world of long-term care. Yet for adult children already caring for young kids of their own, this new role of “caregiver” can be in a difficult one to assume. […]
This article is the second in a series dedicated to showing business owners how to avoid litigation. Read part one here. Business transactions are no longer done a handshake. The business world is complex, and the more complex transactions become, the more potential exists for litigation to ensue. The cost of litigation is so high […]
The high divorce rate in Menlo Park and beyond has some interesting ramifications for estate planning lawyers. While your will, trust, and medical directives may not be the first things that come to mind during the often heart-wrenching process of divorce, they are something that truly needs to be considered. ‘Til Death Do Us Part […]
Trusts lawyers in the Bay Area understand that there are a number of reasons why our clients might choose to create a charitable trust, and our job is to set them up in a way that best meets their needs. For example, some San Francisco Peninsula area residents are interested in the idea of a […]
Elder law attorneys in Silicon Valley focus on bridging the generations, and because of that, we understand many of the nuances that create a disconnect between adult children and their aging parents. One major issue can be that of finances. In the older generation, it is still considered fairly taboo to discuss one’s financial situation […]
Wills and trust attorneys in San Francisco County can tell you that there is little as frustrating (and potentially devastating!) as someone who waits until it’s “too late” to start the estate planning process. Mental decline is a common part of aging, and it is an unfortunate fact that when this decline starts to advance, […]
TIP NO. 1: PREPARE BUSINESS CONTRACTS, KNOW THEM AND USE THEM. Business transactions are no longer done on a hand shake. The business world is complex, and the more complex transactions become, the more potential exists for litigation to ensue. The cost of litigation is so high that one small lawsuit can virtually bankrupt a […]
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When it comes to leaving an inheritance for our children, many parents automatically think of leaving cash, properties, and life insurance proceeds behind. But for kids who find themselves devastated after the loss of a parent, it’s often intangible assets that carry the most value and provide deep comfort during such a difficult time. These […]
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