Sometimes, we wish we weren’t in an industry titled, “estate planning,” because the word estate conjures images of wealthy lords of...

An estate plan is a living document, and it can feel just as complex as any other living thing. It is a multi-faceted way to address your...

California’s probate courts are very clear about who inherits what when an individual dies (the “decedent”) without a will, trust, or...

Estate planning can be a challenging experience because it requires thinking in the long-term and about one’s own vulnerability. Add the...

Creating a charitable trust is more than a worthy way to support your favorite non-profit organization, it can also provide significant...

Thinking about estate planning is often as far as many people get until an unplanned or traumatic situation occurs, at which point it’s...

There is no blog that can teach you everything you need to know to understand taxes and trust distribution. Whether you are in the...

Singles are the least likely to seek support from an estate planning attorney, and yet estate planning for singles may be even more...

As Bay Area estate planners, we have been working non-stop, supporting our clients and their families through the COVID-19 epidemic. Much...

When a person dies, their entire estate (properties, assets, possessions, debts, etc.) are administered to their heirs and beneficiaries....

Asking the right questions before hiring an estate planning attorney ensures you find a qualified legal expert whom you can trust, and...

The main focus of any estate plan is ensuring assets are divided according to the principal's instructions after s/he dies. However, life...

Creating your estate plan is a big undertaking, and you should be proud of yourself for your efforts. However, estate planning doesn’t...

In a perfect world, everyone with any assets or inheritable possessions would have some type of will or trust put into place, and update...

Living trusts are wise options for almost anyone with assets that will be distributed to heirs and beneficiaries upon their death. Many...

In the legal world, dying without a will means dying “intestate.” From that point on, the estate becomes a pawn in a legal version of a...

There are several steps you can take when protecting your children’s inheritance from divorce, whether you are in the beginning stages of...

As estate attorneys, we cannot emphasize enough how important it is to name the proper administrator to handle your will and/or trust....

Estate planning accomplishes several goals, including present and future tax considerations, but the fees for these services are only...

While we fully support online resources for boilerplate, legal planning such as Advance Healthcare Medical Directives, DIY estate...