A critical issue in Trust and Estate litigation is the determining who has the ability to challenge a trust. This is especially relevant in cases where the trust-maker may have been in circumstances where there competence is...
Powers of Attorney in California
March 5, 2020
Many people are aware of the importance of wills and trusts in the context of Estate Planning; however, an often overlooked document is the Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney or “POA” is especially important...
How Should I Own My House? – Part 2
February 28, 2020
The decision as to how to title property has significant implications for estate planning. Title is the legal structure under which your property is owned and there are many benefits and drawbacks to the different options...
How Should I Own My House? – Part 1
February 19, 2020
Purchasing a home, whether it be a condo, a house or a vacation property is a huge milestone for most people. While there are many things to consider in the purchase of a property, one that is sometimes overlooked is how to...
Health Care Decisions for Incapacitated Adults
February 14, 2020
In an earlier blog post, we discussed the important of drafting an Advanced Health Care Directive as part of your California Estate Plan. However, one question that has arisen in the past is what occurs if there is no health...