4 min readLiving Trusts and Refinancing Pleasanton California Living Trust attorney explains what to expect when refinancing trust owned property.
3 min readDifferences Between a Will and a Living TrustThere are many differences between a Will and a Living Trust. When clients begin the estate planning process, an initial decision to be...
3 min readEstate Planning Attorney Explains Why You Need OneA good estate planning attorney can save your family the stress and expense of court and family feuds that often arise when planning is...
3 min readEstate Planning Attorney Advises Against ShortcutsThe estate planning attorney is familiar with this gentleman’s plan to avoid the “courtroom mumbo jumbo” described in the article “Estate...
3 min readWill or Trust? Which is better?You have likely heard the words “will” and “trust” as part of estate planning. What are the differences between the two, and how do you...
3 min readTop 3 Reasons to Have a Living TrustThere are many reasons to have a Living Trust. Living trusts (also called revocable trusts and revocable living trusts) are a great...
3 min readAvoiding Probate in CaliforniaAvoiding probate is a major estate planning objective of many California individuals and families. Probate is the legal court process...
3 min readWhat are the 3 “Must Have” Estate Planning Documents?What important estate planning documents does a person need? Estate planning attorneys (such as the author) are the best qualified to...
3 min readShould I Create My Will Online?More than 50% of Americans don’t have a will, according to a 2017 survey by Caring.com. A U.S. News & World Report’s article asks “Should...
3 min readShould I Have a Trust?Trusts are often associated with the very wealthy, who want to pass on their wealth to future heirs. However, there are many good reasons...
3 min readCan I Disinherit a Family Member?This is never a decision to be made lightly, but we do live in a world where families aren’t always as perfect as their holiday cards....
2 min readHere’s a Happy Way to Start the New Year – A Gift of Estate PlanningIf you think of estate planning as a gift to your loved ones, and not an obligation, then you will understand why the start of a new year...