Category Archives: Wills

In most cases, a “last will and testament” is a true reflection of the deceased person’s wishes. However, there are, sometimes, legitimate concerns around whether a will is valid. In such cases, you might wish to challenge the validity of ... Read More

If you’re over 18 and have the mental capacity to make your own decisions, you can write a will in California. But how do you create a legally valid will – and why is having a will so important? Our ... Read More

As you plan for your family’s future, you may have come across two kinds of estate planning documents: living trusts and wills. Certainly, wills have been around a long time and are well known by many people. But living trusts ... Read More

When discussing estate planning manners, most tend to focus on ensuring that assets and property pass as easily and quickly as possible to loved ones. Wills and trusts are primarily used to accomplish the transfer of wealth upon a loved one’s death. ... Read More

Having a furry friend really does make a difference in your life. You don’t need studies or statistics to tell you that you feel calmer, your heart beats slower and your blood pressure evens out when you are sitting on ... Read More

As you watched your children or grandchildren grow, you had a vision for their lives. Perhaps you thought they would attend college, work in a particular field or get married by a certain age. As you prepare your estate plan, ... Read More

When a child has a significant disability, it can have a profound effect on everyone in the family. Parents, who are devoted to doing all that they can to meet their child’s complex needs while they are growing up, usually ... Read More

When a child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy parents are usually concerned about what their condition will be in the future.  Having this diagnosis means he or she will probably have some type of special needs.  However, every child is ... Read More

As siblings of someone with a severe disability, you may have grown up watching your parents devote themselves to your brother’s or sister’s special needs without giving much thought to what life would be life for your family in the ... Read More

Being a parent of a child with a mental illness often means continuing to assist with supporting his or her well being during adulthood.  However, there can be situations when the severity of a child’s condition does not fully manifest ... Read More