Have you ever wondered what would happen to all of the pictures and precious memories stored on your Twitter or Facebook pages after you die? It’s certainly different than having loved ones sort through your old keepsake boxes in the attic and taking what they want after you are gone.  When it comes to social […]

Individuals engaged in estate planning often get panicky when they hear the word “probate.”  When the term hasn’t been fully explained by a probate lawyer (and sometimes even when it has), it conjures visions of long waits, loss of inheritance, and many other hassles for heirs of an estate. To calm these fears (and to […]

It is clear to Menlo Park estate planning attorneys that the modern American family comes in all shapes, sizes, colors, and configurations. This creates unique circumstances when creating wills and trusts, writing prenuptial agreements, and putting long-term care plans in place. There is always potential for conflict when it comes to estate planning in general, […]

There are a variety of reasons that people in Silicon Valley seek out a qualified estate planning lawyer. There’s the need to provide for your heirs or to protect them from tax penalties, for example. But many people are discovering that an estate planning lawyer can also help them develop the legacy they wish to […]

Do you owe far more on your Bay Area home or investment property than it is worth?  Have your payments consistently gone up while the value has gone down? Are you struggling to make the payments? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you face a huge choice:  Do you keep paying and […]

If you’re a business owner in today’s economy, you’re probably struggling to keep your doors open. During my years of practice, I have seen many down markets. While this one is pretty bad, the reaction to it is no different than the ones in the past. No one thinks they are going to survive, but […]

When meeting with a wills and trusts lawyer in Menlo Park for the first time, many adult children realize that they have no idea where their parents stand in terms of having the right plans in place to protect their assets and wishes if something happens to them. Do their parents have a will or […]

As an estate planning attorney in Menlo Park, I have unfortunately seen many circumstances where a person goes through the time and expense of having an estate plan done, only to fail to update their beneficiaries on their financial or retirement accounts before they pass away. An example of this would be Mary naming her […]

Trust administration in California is more complicated than many people realize. So, when deciding whom to name as your administrator, you may want to explore other options besides a close family member or your best friend. In my experience as a Menlo Park trust attorney, I’ve actually found that the best place to start is […]

If you have lost a loved one and are now attempting to close out their estate, we are sorry for your loss and we understand how frustrating the process can be. The steps to take after the loss a loved one can be overwhelming, but requesting a death certificate is a great place to get […]