Just about everyone knows or loves someone with a substance abuse problem. The detrimental effects impact many facets of American society. Sadly, as a Santa Clara trust lawyer, I am seeing an upswing in the number of clients that have to deal with a loved one’s substance abuse in their estate planning. Most parents want […]

When it comes to your will administration in Silicon Valley, you likely assume that the hard work and planning you put in with your lawyer will ensure everything goes off without a hitch. The good news is that this is precisely what happens the majority of the time. Will and trust administration is a big […]

Irrevocable Trusts are an integral part of most asset protection planning strategies. They are used to protect property and assets from nursing homes and predators and, depending on your individual situation, can end up saving you thousands of dollars. Silicon Valley trusts attorneys have put together some of the basics to give you everything you […]

Wills and trusts administration lawyers in Santa Clara County often have the opportunity to work with local families who—in addition to planning for their regular home—have a vacation home to take into consideration during the planning process. While you might think that real estate prices or the vacation home’s location would be the driving forces […]

As an individual puts together his or her estate plan, there is a need to really think about how it will be administered.  Wills and trusts administration can be a complex process in California, although having an estate plan in place is without a doubt one of the best ways to simplify it.  Another way […]

OK, that title may be a little misleading, as not every estate planning lawyer in Santa Clara is going to recommend a revocable living trust for every single client. That said, this particular kind of trust is one that is suggested and discussed a whole lot because of all the things it can do for […]

One of the jobs of a Silicon Valley trust lawyer is to help clients choose the person who will be responsible for a trust that has been set up.  The trustee has several very important jobs, and things will go smoother if he or she is aware of these responsibilities up front.  Here is some […]

Probate attorneys in California are charged with the responsibility of helping a deceased’s loved ones through the probate process.

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 […]

As a lawyer with extensive trust administration experience in San Mateo County, I have seen that the death of a loved one, particularly if the deceased is a spouse or parent, is one of the most difficult periods in a person’s life. At a time when the survivor is already struggling with loss and grief, […]