Jun 11, 2024
Understanding Probate Attorneys and Estate Planning Inquiries often arise regarding the legal professionals responsible for drafting trust and estate documents. In California, the expansive domain of trusts, estates, inheritances, and related matters falls under the...
Jun 10, 2024
Understanding the Timing of a Living Trust Determining when to establish a living trust is a common concern for individuals seeking to safeguard their assets and streamline the distribution process for their beneficiaries. Let’s explore the factors to consider...
Jun 7, 2024
Understanding the Cost of Estate Planning Determining the cost of an estate plan is a significant consideration for many individuals. It’s crucial to understand the components of a complete estate plan– and the potential consequences of not having one....
Jun 6, 2024
In short, the answer is “yes.” Many people question the necessity of hiring an estate planning attorney in today’s digital age, where DIY options are plentiful. However, the repercussions of improperly drafted documents can be severe. Let’s...
Jul 11, 2016
There is an uncomfortable conversation that every adult must have at one point in their lives, one that’s particularly difficult because it deals with your eventual passing away. No one wants to think about the inevitable, let alone have a full on discussion...
Jul 7, 2016
Financial elder abuse has become a major issue in the world. According to a 2010 Investor Protection Trust Elder Fraud Survey, one in five U.S. citizens over the age of 65 have been victimized by financial exploitation. The annual amount of loss caused by these...
Jun 27, 2016
As a Sonoma county family law attorney, I work with many people who want to change their custodial arrangement. Conventional wisdom holds that it is exceptionally difficult to modify child custody post-divorce. Is this true? Like most things in family law, it depends...
Jun 20, 2016
In my practice as a Sonoma family law attorney, I often hear or read about bitter divorces where the parties cannot work together in the best interests of their children. But nothing compares to a case I recently came across. Entitled In re Marriage of McLoren, this...
Jun 13, 2016
As a Sonoma family law attorney, I am often asked if grandparents and other relatives can request visitation during divorce proceedings. The answer is yes. Relatives can seek joinder, a process in which they “join” a divorce proceeding in order to establish a...
Jun 8, 2016
The one thing that happens to all of us no matter how hard we try to avoid it: we grow older. As your loved ones age, they’re probably going to need some assistance with certain aspects of life. Some things that they were able to easily do in their younger years...
