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 […]

A small business is a part of your identity, not to mention your livelihood. Business planning lawyers in Silicon Valley look to protect both of these aspects should you die or become incapacitated.  Advanced planning is one of the smartest things that you can do to ensure that your small business meets the goals you […]

Clients come to their estate planning lawyers in Silicon Valley with a desire to make a difference to the next generation.  Obviously, there is a need to plan for children and grandchildren, but many Silicon Valley residents are also looking for ways to benefit their favorite organizations.  Charitable giving provides an opportunity to do something […]

The decision of who to appoint as your executor or trustee is a huge one, and we’ve talked about it a bit in the past.  Still, it’s important to make sure that you have the information you need to make the right choice with your Bay Area estate lawyer.  This person will hold incredible responsibility […]

This is the fourth in a series of articles on what to expect when you work with your Menlo Park estate planning lawyer.  Each article will cover several of the topics that you will need to consider to make a plan that works for your needs. In this series, we have covered estate planning considerations […]

This is the third in a series of articles on what to expect when you work with your Menlo Park estate planning lawyer.  Each article will cover several of the topics you will need to consider to make a plan that works for your needs. In the previous two editions of this series, we looked […]

A Silicon Valley will and trust lawyer’s job is to make sure that you have all of your ducks in a row so that if you become incapacitated or die, your loved ones will know how to manage your estate and follow your wishes.  Laws in California vary from those found around the country, which is […]

If you are dealing with an estate that has to go through the probate process in California, your smartest move is likely going to be to work with a Bay Area probate lawyer.  There are cases where very simple estates will move through fairly easily, but there is still a matter of paperwork, accounting, etc. […]

Working with a will lawyer in the San Francisco Peninsula can bring up some uncomfortable feelings.  Those of us in this area of law are very aware of the fact that many people avoid important planning for this very reason.  After all, there aren’t a whole lot of people who want to contemplate their own […]

The recent DOMA ruling has some pretty interesting implications for estate planning lawyers in Silicon Valley.  Those with clients in same-sex relationships are likely to be looking at a whole new way of working with and protecting those clients and their estates.  Where there used to be a lot of additional hoops to jump through, […]