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 Why Do I Want to Work with an Estate Planning Attorney?Did you know that in some circles an attorney is referred to as a "counselor at law"? A person who can listen to what you say, and what you don't say, and help you determine what you need, and how to get you...

In California, being married does not automatically grant a spouse power of attorney over the other. Power of attorney is a legal document that allows one person (the "agent" or "attorney-in-fact") to act on behalf of another (the "principal") in various legal and...

Different Types of Powers of AttorneyThere are different types of powers of attorney. They are similar, yet different enough, that it is important to understand the difference.These powers can be used in different situations - for the management of health care...

What is Estate Planning?Estate planning is the process of making decisions about what happens to your property, including real estate, personal possessions and money, after you die. It is the process of thinking things through and sharing your decisions with the...

In many families our home is our most valuable possession. We invest a lot in order to have our homes - time, money, work, love, and often tears. It is the place where we gather with those we love. We have dreams of the future, share memories of the past, and plan for...

"I chose not to have children, so I do not need an estate plan."  This statement is generally true, but it is generally true for all of us, not just those of us who choose not to have children. The state has designed an estate plan that any of us can follow if we...

Now that the holidays are behind us, and the excitement, anticipation, and stress of the season are no longer bearing down on us and clouding our minds, we can turn to reflect on our experiences at the holidays. Though it may seem strange, this is a great time to...

For me, living in a home with small children renews the magic of the holiday season exponentially. They look around and see the magic and the surprise and their energy is infectious.Their wonder and joy at the lights and magic in the air reminds us of the beauty of...

It seems late to me, the very end of November, to be seeing the first rains of the season. It has been a beautiful summer, and a summer-like fall, but now the forecast calls for a change in weather conditions and rain is on the horizon. Here in the mountains close to...