Seven Things You Didn’t Know About Veteran’s Benefits – But Probably Should
Veterans may be entitled to a variety of benefits. However, dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can be extremely frustrating. Navigating the system, including the numerous forms and requirements, can be overwhelming. In addition, VA regulations and laws are complex and can be difficult to understand.
Our California veteran's benefits lawyers...
Handling Financial Matters After the Death of a Loved One
Following the death of a loved one, you will be faced with confronting all of the emotions surrounding the death, as well as wading through the financial issues that come with a death in the family. Dealing...
Five Reasons to Plan for Incapacity Today
Have you thought about what would happen if you were in an accident tomorrow that caused you to be in a coma? Do you wonder who will take care of you if you become ill and can no longer take care of yourself? Planning for incapacitation is an important element of California
7 Deadly Sins of Estate Planning
Wealthy individuals are not the only people who need an estate plan. Regardless of your financial situation, you should have a comprehensive estate plan to protect your family, your assets, and yourself. An estate plan includes much more than a will. A California estate planning lawyer utilizes a variety of tools...
Debunking Medi-Cal Myths
Medi-Cal is a federal and California state program that helps families to pay the costs of long term nursing care. With rising healthcare costs, the average family can simply not afford to pay for...
Seven Things to Look Out for When Choosing a Dementia Care Facility
Making the decision to place a loved one in a dementia care facility is an emotional and difficult process. Choosing the right facility for a dementia patient is one of the top priorities for many families. Because the process can be overwhelming, it helps to have an advocate on your side who understands...
What Types of Trusts Are There and How Do I Determine Which One is Right for Me?
Our California wills and trust attorneys utilizes a variety of estate planning documents to meet the needs and goals of our clients. You may recognize some of the documents we use in an estate plan, such as a will, health care directive, or a power of attorney. However, you may not be...
Including Your Pet In Your Estate Plan
Over half of all American households own a pet, according to the American Pet Products Association. For pet owners, pets comprise an integral part of the family. As members of the family, many of us want to ensure our...
What Is the Difference Between Conservatorship and Guardianship in California?
In California, a guardianship applies when a court appoints an adult to care for a minor, while a conservatorship applies when a court appoints someone to manage the personal or financial affairs of an adult who cannot do so independently. Both roles involve court oversight and significant legal responsibility, but they apply...
5 Advantages of Estate Planning
Fewer than half of all Americans have an estate plan in place. Estate planning is a topic that all too often gets pushed to the backburner until it is too late. There are several major advantages to having an estate plan in California. Our...