One of the things that makes managing legal issues so challenging is that the laws are always changing. This blog is designed to help you stay current on many of the latest changes.
One of the rewarding parts of our practice is educating clients on the nuances of the law. Often times, potential clients walk into our office with preconceived notions about the law and how it applies to them. The following are statements we regularly hear from our clients. Can you tell which ones are true and […]
read more...Many of our clients come to see us after they have found their “happily ever after” the second time down the aisle. Higher divorce rates and longer life spans have increased the possibility of second or third marriages. With new marriages, come new ways to approach estate planning. Blended families, as they are often […]
read more...Being a parent comes with its share of responsibilities, and when you are a single parent, those responsibilities are doubled. Whether it’s driving one child to a piano lesson or picking up the other from soccer practice, the days can be long. You might not have the time to even consider who would take care […]
read more...One of our previous blog posts discussed the management of your digital assets after your death, which many people seem to overlook when planning for their estate. Another asset that you might forget to consider, are your airline miles. Depending on the airline, you might be able to gift those airline miles you have accumulated […]
read more...You’ve done it! You’ve officially incorporated and now have your own company. Many of our clients come to us long after they have first incorporated, and ask for our help in making sure that they are complying with all of the rules and regulations that apply to California corporations. Many incorporate to create a limited […]
read more...We usually see Sofia Vergara, star of Modern Family, in the headlines for her beauty and fashion. Recently, however, we have been seeing her entangled in a legal mess with her former fiancé, Nick Loeb. While they were engaged, Sofia and Nick decided to have children via a surrogate. While the embryos are now frozen, […]
read more...Although Bitcoins have been around for about five years now, many have failed to properly address what to do with their Bitcoins in the event of their death. Does it simply pass to your spouse? Your heirs? Do they need specific paperwork? Well, the IRS has attempted to clarify all of these questions by issuing […]
read more...The death of Robin Williams shocked and saddened many. Following his death, what should have been a simple estate administration, has turned into a longer ordeal than necessary for his family. Earlier we had written about blended families, and how we recommend properly identifying gifts you want to give specific family members. This is the […]
read more...I believe my readers have at least some familiarity with what the California Probate Court does and how it works. And others may have the benefit of experience in overseeing, or by just observing, an estate going through the probate process. That being said, in this blog I will examine a probate-related topic called “ancillary […]
read more...Every client is unique. No client is typical! You may very well read this blog and think, oh, none of this really applies to me. I don’t need an estate planning attorney. Now, that could very well be true for the present, but the fact is, lots of people, at different points in their […]
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