In Silicon Valley, just as everywhere else in the nation, there is a tendency for people to put off estate planning.  Elder law attorneys recognize that there are multiple factors that lead people to procrastinate when it comes to the process. One of the biggest factors, of course, is that most people don’t want to […]

When we typically think of estate planning, we see grandma and grandpa putting together a will and possibly setting up some trusts for the following generations. It’s all about providing for our offspring, right? Not necessarily. Even if you are single and/or have no children, a Menlo Park wills and estates lawyer should still be […]

Like people who are planning a marriage, people who decide to go into business together are usually pretty optimistic about their future.  And like people getting married, people going into business together should consider the possibility that things might not work out. What will you do if you and your partner can’t get along and […]

Parents in Silicon Valley rely on a lot of outside help when it comes to raising their children.  From family members to school systems to friends who pass on advice and hand-me-downs, it really does take a village to raise a child.  When it comes to estate planning, however, it is up to you to […]

While some states have enacted marriage equality laws, others are not offering the same rights and privileges to same-sex couples.  In either situation, however, most estate planning lawyers can tell you that there are still important steps to take in protecting your rights to make medical decisions for your partner.  In Menlo Park, as in […]

Siblings often have trouble agreeing on anything, so why should it be any different when it comes to Mom and Dad’s elder care?  Unfortunately those of us in elder law see quite often how families have a very difficult time when it comes to determining what is best for aging parents. In some cases, one […]

As a wills and trusts lawyer in the San Francisco Bay Area, it’s easy to see why so many people put off writing their will.  After all, no one really wants to think about their own death, let alone prepare for it.  In reality, though, preparing by creating a will is exactly what we should […]

When it comes to wills and trust administration, it seems like we see it all here in Silicon Valley.  From pet trusts to special needs trusts, there are a variety of unique circumstances that need to be addressed in many people’s estate planning.  One such concern is that of a gun trust. Wills in California […]

Trade secret law protects the advantage that information gives your business. In the broadest sense, a trade secret is any information you have which gives you a competitive advantage, and which is kept secret. This covers everything from inventions to your customer list. The key factor is that some of that value comes from the […]

You’ve worked hard. You’ve built up a nice nest egg. Do you need to worry about creditors getting their hands on it? You just might! This is because the money that you leave to your beneficiaries may be at risk if they have money troubles. Even though you may think that leaving money to someone […]