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, […]

There are some forms of income that obviously need to be discussed with your trust lawyer in the Bay Area.  When putting together your plan, you’ll want to consider your current employment, retirement plans, bank accounts, and possibly your own business.  As you work through the estate planning process, it will be clear that these […]

With much experience behind them, will lawyers in Menlo Park often feel like they’ve “seen it all.”  This is good news for clients, because it means that the attorney can help you prepare for situations  you might never have expected otherwise.  One surprise that people hear from their estate planning lawyers is that you can’t […]

This is the second in a series of articles on what to expect when you work with your San Francisco Peninsula will and trust lawyer.  Each article will cover several of the topics that you will need to consider to make a plan that works for your needs. Our last article looked at several things […]

Probate lawyers in Menlo Park work with their clients to put together plans that clearly explain what the client wants.  At least, that’s the hope.  When it comes to the administration of a will, however, there are several instances where a will is contested, often by an adult child of the decedent. One of the […]

When it comes to annuities, trust lawyers in Silicon Valley, California do at times recommend these financial products for their clients … and they may be a great choice for you.  This particular article is just to offer some additional food for thought on making decisions regarding whether or not annuities are wise additions to your […]

There are times in life when it is obvious that people in the San Francisco Peninsula area should start meeting with a trust and estates attorney.  For example, it’s more obvious that seniors need to get their estates in order than younger people do.  While some situations are more urgent than others, there are actually […]