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 […]

Many people like the idea of choosing a funeral home and making their own arrangements to ensure their loved ones are never burdened with the task. Pre-paid funeral plans allow you to make all the decisions ahead of time and pay for it in installments. Not having your loved ones put in the position of […]

Long-term care is an issue most people avoid like the plague. No one likes to think about getting old, losing their independence, or having to spend any length of time in a nursing home or other long-term care facility. Because of these fears, many people tune the issue of long-term care planning out all together. […]

If you’re thinking about having a prenup drawn up before you tie the knot in the Bay Area, you may want to find an attorney who focuses on estate planning, too. Perhaps surprisingly to some, a prenuptial agreement can be a key piece of estate planning documentation. Many couples in Menlo Park see the importance […]

As an asset protection lawyer in Menlo Park, I find that it often makes sense to advise clients to create multiple LLCs when they own more than one investment property. While it might seem more convenient to simply set up one LLC for all of your properties, you can maximize your asset protection by putting […]

Online estate plans and document “kits” are all the rage these days.  They typically appeal to people who are looking to save money and at least get something in writing should they pass away. I’ve actually worked with quite a few such people in my own practice, namely when their DIY plan backfires and fails […]