ALL MY CHILDREN WEAR FUR COATS: ESTATE PLANNING FOR YOUR PETS

There are more pets than children in American households, and for many people, old and young alike, pets are as much a part of their family as any human, and sometimes more so. Planning for your companion animals is a... Read more

COVID-19 Is a Good Reminder to Get Your Estate Plan in Order

By: Megan A. Moghtaderi, Esq. No one likes facing their own mortality, but during this time of pandemic as COVID-19 is affecting society worldwide across all ages, races, and genders, it causes us to pause. Life is fragile and worth... Read more

Attorney’s Fees for Trust Cases

By: Brian Ramsey, Esq. Third in our series regarding attorney's fees and "Do I really Have to Pay for This?!?!? The general answer is “No!” The “American rule” is that each side has to bear their own attorney’s fees. (California... Read more

Should I Tell My Children About My Inheritance Plan?

By: W. Bailey Smith, Esq. Yes, as I believe transparency is the best approach to estate planning. Transparency varies between families but at a minimum, you need to share with your family the actual location of your original documents, the... Read more