A recent article on Forbes.com took a look into the surprisingly high rate at which intergenerational wealth transfers fail.  This is undoubtedly a major issue of consideration for estate planning attorneys in the Bay Area and beyond.  Our goal is for your wishes to be followed both in specific and in the spirit of your […]

It was just weeks ago that Whitney Houston won a lawsuit against her step-mother to collect the proceeds of her father’s estate. Now the question is whether daughter Bobbi Kristina, who has a reported history of drug use and emotional problems, will inherit her grandfather’s money outright if Houston did not have enough time to […]

Trust lawyers are well aware of the variety of online estate planning tools available to those in Menlo Park and beyond.  The variety of products available can create a false sense of security, however, when an individual believes he or she has made adequate plans for the estate.  Recent Consumer Reports findings determined that the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]