For just about any Menlo Park elder lawyer, it is clear that Americans are living longer, fuller lives. We are fortunate to be getting more and more quality years in the typical lifespan. Of course, there is still a need to plan for accidents, illness, and the eventual possibility that long-term care will be necessary. […]
You’ve worked so hard for the success of your small business, but have you thought about what will happen to it after you’re gone? By planning in advance, the small business owner can ensure that his or her wishes are followed should the unthinkable occur. Not only does this kind of planning make for an […]
When it comes to protecting your rights as a member of the aging GLBT community, you should consider consulting a Menlo Park estate planning lawyer who can help you make the right choices. We hear horror stories of life-long partners who are denied access to one another, who lose their homes, or who don’t have […]
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If you are a real estate investor or businessperson that regularly deals with contracts, especially offers to purchase property or assets, you need to know about a surprising decision handed down by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals of California. In First National Mortgage Company v. Federal Realty Investment Trust (9th Cir. 2011) 631 F.3d […]
Businesses often want to “cut” things when times are bad . . . prices, employees, space. There are right and wrong ways to do this. When you cut your prices, what do you end up doing? You cut quality to make up the difference. When you compromise the quality of your work, it inevitably results […]
Every day you read in the news about people losing their homes to foreclosure. Back in 2005 they got a loan at a ridiculously low interest rate and had no problem making the payments. And then the interest rate adjusted upward and they could no longer afford the payments. Thus, foreclosure. Before you walk away […]
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As a Menlo Park wills lawyer, I can’t stress enough how important it is for all parents to create a comprehensive plan that will protect their children should the unthinkable occur. But what happens if you are divorced and can’t come to an agreement with your ex-spouse as to who should raise your kids if […]
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Elder lawyers specialize in certain aspects of senior life that many others have yet to even consider. For example, as an elder attorney in San Mateo County, it is important to be aware of the nursing home options available to clients, as well as any changes in laws that apply to this type of care. […]
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“Between government intervention, internal issues within the banks, and even simple deviations like the number of days in the month, it is easy to come to the wrong conclusions about foreclosure activity,” says Sean O’Toole, CEO and Founder of ForeclosureRadar.com. “The one thing that remains clear is that while the process has slowed, there remains […]
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Estate planning is incredibly important for all parents, as it allows them the opportunity to make very difficult choices. It provides the chance to determine who will raise your minor children if you can’t, what money will be set aside or used for their upbringing, and even what money will be used to support them […]
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