Estate plans serve many purposes, including ensuring your loved ones are provided for after you’ve passed. 

Whether you’re in a blended family and need to create an estate plan or had an estate plan before forming a blended family and need to revise, an estate planning attorney can...

As a new parent, it probably feels like your life is just beginning. After all, this is a step into an entirely new adventure, which brings exciting new responsibilities. Along these lines, wills and trusts are probably one of the last things on your mind. However, developing a trust this early in...

The end of the year is fast approaching, and with it come all of the holiday preparations that must be made. 

Among dinners to plan, travel arrangements to make, and gifts to buy, your end-of-life care and disposition of your assets are probably miles away in your mind. 

The holidays can be a wonderful time, with carols, cocoa, and chats with loved ones by the fireside. With everyone in attendance, the holidays can also be an opportune time to discuss any pressing family matters, such as living wills and trusts. Understandably, these subjects are best approached with caution, as keeping...

When estate planning, your natural inclination may be to leave your assets entirely to your family and friends, however, you may also be considering giving some of it away to charity. After all, charitable giving is a lasting way to preserve one’s legacy and continue giving long after passing on.

When someone passes away, their assets typically pass to their loved ones. However, many people are unaware that taxes can still be applied after death. Terms like estate tax and inheritance tax often get used interchangeably, but they mean different things, and who pays them depends on where you live and how...

Unmarried couples in California need estate planning because state law does not automatically give partners the same inheritance, property, or decision-making rights as spouses. Without the right documents, your partner may be left out of your estate, blocked from medical decisions, or forced into disputes with family members after your death or...

Choosing the right estate planning attorney can be daunting enough for you to even pull off creating your own estate plan. But we’re here to remind you not to let this get in the way because it's a critical part of preparing for your family’s future. More importantly, it’s essential for the future of...