California estate lawyers are forever advising clients on the importance of powers of attorney.  These documents can be used to name the person in charge of making another’s medical decisions, or to take care of someone’s finances in his or her stead.  There are a number of great reasons to employ the power of attorney […]

Much to the public’s shock and surprise, actor Michael Jace, best known for his role in “The Shield,” was charged with murder following the untimely death of his wife in May. According to reports, Jace called 911 on himself after allegedly shooting his wife in front of his small children.  Besides the obvious trauma that […]

While trust lawyers in the Bay Area have seen first-hand how important the right legal documents are, we also understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to estate planning.  For example, the needs of one family will likely be completely different from those of another.  Likewise, a certain single professional may benefit […]

Talking to older or retired parents about their estate plan isn’t necessarily something we look forward to, but elder lawyers in the San Francisco Peninsula have seen first-hand why it’s so important.  Of course you don’t want to think about your parents’ death or to come across as insensitive or greedy.  On the other hand, […]

Estate planning lawyers in the Bay Area work with clients at all different stages of life.  For example, many couples realize the importance of meeting with an estate planning lawyer before getting married.  While things are rarely straightforward (every situation is unique, after all), they can get pretty complicated in cases where one or both […]

Will lawyers in Menlo Park have a variety of tools at their disposal to help their clients make the best possible choices when it comes to creating long-term plans for their wealth.  Wills, trusts, prenuptial agreements, insurance policies… there are so many ways to grow and protect what you’ve worked so hard for.  In many, […]

Every once in a while, we see situations where some celebrity seems to be going off the deep end, and someone—usually a parent—is named as their “conservator.”  But what exactly does this mean, and are out-of-control starlets the only ones who need conservatorships?  As a Silicon Valley lawyer, it is sometimes necessary to get involved […]

Estate planning lawyers in Menlo Park sometimes feel like they’re fighting an uphill battle.  We have seen first-hand just how important a good estate plan is, and we certainly want others to understand why it’s imperative.  Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths that estate planning lawyers encounter on a regular basis.  Knowing which are […]

When you walk into a San Francisco Peninsula estate planning lawyer’s office, you are going to hear some terms that are either completely new to you or that sound like something out of an old movie.  It’s a good idea to have some understanding of these terms ahead of time so you don’t spend time […]

Just as everywhere else in the country, folks in Menlo Park often put off their estate planning for many reasons.  Whether it’s facing your own mortality or that of your parents, the prospect of needing a will or trust isn’t something that many of us want to think about.  The reality, though, is that when […]