There are so many myths and misunderstandings around estate planning that prevent people from creating their plans - and creating...

A complete estate plan includes a range of documents, some of which outline your end-of-life choices. These documents include things like...

In a perfect world, estate plans would be in order long before any adult receives a dementia or Alzheimer’s diagnosis. However, if you or...

There are two statements Bay Area estate planning attorneys here regularly; the first is something like, “We’ve been meaning to do this...

In family and estate law, there are several ways to protect someone’s well-being when they are incapacitated or unable to make sound...

It doesn’t take much to render someone incapacitated, unable to speak or make decisions for themselves. For some, it’s a heart attack,...

You don’t have to be wealthy or even have a savings account to create an estate plan. However, most people with a healthy estate take...

In family law, California is a “community property estate,” meaning nearly all assets acquired during a marriage are split equally...

Legal adoptions provide adopted children the same rights as their adoptive parent’s biological children. This same tenet continues...

Undue influence occurs when someone in a position of power or authority coerces or pressures another individual to make or change a will....

It is excruciating to imagine anything traumatic happening to parents with minor children in their care - most especially their death. So...

One of the most empowering things about creating this in an estate plan is the ability to thoughtfully distribute your assets in a way...

Most people work hard to create an estate plan that is as fair as possible, working to avoid any apparent signs of favoritism. However,...

Parents and primary caregivers of children with special needs have a life-altering role. The safety, security, and long-term care or...

The term “intestate succession” is used by legal professionals and court systems to describe the process of distributing a person’s...

We understand the desire to save money with DIY estate planning, but it is never a good idea. There are three main reasons people create...

Business owners must make the same “what if…” plans as individuals. For example, what happens to your business if you die? What if you...

Most people believe estate planning is something you do after you retire. This is a huge mistake because a well-crafted estate plan goes...

Deciding to create a will or living trust isn’t an either/or scenario. They are different estate planning tools and, although rare, some...

Advance medical directives and end-of-life plans are two of the most important documents a person can create. They ensure your wishes are...