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

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

Estate Planning Services for Those on the Front Lines

As our communities are affected by COVID-19 we know that this can be a very challenging and uncomfortable time for doctors, nurses, other medical professionals and first responders. We can ease minds by getting estate planning in order, on their... Read more

Advance Health Care Directive In Times of Crisis

In times of crisis it is important to remember what truly matters- your health is the most valuable asset worth protecting. In a pinch, you can draft your own Advance Health Care Directive using the State of California’s Statutory form... Read more

Building an Inheritance Firewall

This article looks at how you build an inheritance firewall to optimize wealth for your future generations to come. For many of us, our home is our most valuable asset. We save money to purchase our home and then we... Read more