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Estate planning can help ensure you do not outlive your assets
Most of us in San Jose plan to retire someday. We set money aside in 401(k)s, stocks, mutual funds and other investments during our working

When to create a special needs trust
When it comes to estate planning, many create it to serve their needs and wishes in the event of their death or incapacitation. While these
Estate planning considerations before you travel
When you are getting ready for a trip, you have a lot of things on your mind. Many of us create lists of items to
Survey: a vast number of people still do not have an estate plan
Californians and people across the nation were impacted in various ways by the recent national health crisis. For many, in addition to being a financial,
Defining guardianships and conservatorships in California
When you become a parent, your life changes. In an instant, this new little human becomes the most important person in your life. You care
Avoiding mistakes in the estate planning process
Planning for the future can seem difficult to many people because no one knows what the future will bring. But, that is exactly the purpose
Why to consider legal assistance in creating your estate plan
On its face, estate planning might seem relatively simple. You just write up a document that specifies where your assets are going to go when
Key factors in naming the right person to be a guardian
Californians who take the necessary step to create a well-rounded estate plan must tailor it to suit their needs. In cases involving a minor who
Can you name a non-resident as your personal representative?
Choosing who will be the executor of your will is an important decision. Personal representatives, along with the court, are largely responsible for ensuring that
What is incapacity planning?
In a 2021 Caring.com survey, they found that about 66% of us do not have an estate plan or even a will. And, this is