areas of practice
Small Estate Planning
Small Estate Planning
Small Estate Planning
Estate planning is for everyone. An estate plan addresses what happens to your family, property and remains upon your death. Also, everyone needs to have a plan to make healthcare and financial decisions if incapacitated.
Powers of Attorney
Small Estate Planning
Small Estate Planning
Power of attorney (POA) is a legal authorization that gives a designated person, termed the agent or attorney in fact, he power to act for another person, known as the principal. The agent may be given broad or limited authority to make decisions about the principal's property, finances, investments, or medical c
Health Care Directive
Small Estate Planning
Health Care Directive
A California advance health care directive allows an individual to choose an agent to make medical decisions on their behalf and select end-of-life treatment options. An advance directive combines a medical power of attorney and a living will.
Trusts
Real Estate
Health Care Directive
A trust is a fiduciary arrangement that allows a third party, or trustee, to hold assets on behalf of a beneficiary or beneficiaries. Trusts can be arranged in many ways and can specify exactly how and when the assets pass to the beneficiaries.
Since trusts usually avoid probate, your beneficiaries may gain access to these assets more quickly than they might to assets that are transferred using a will.
Wills
Real Estate
Real Estate
A will is something everyone should have. It allows you to decide where your property goes upon your passing. Property listed in a will doesn’t have to be of great value; it can also include photo albums, family heirlooms or a car. Additionally, wills may include specific wishes regarding funeral arrangements or whether you would like to be buried or cremated.
Real Estate
Real Estate
Real Estate
Are you in need of a licensed professional to assist with the buying and/or selling of a property in California? It’s important to understand their role in those processes, as well as their legal obligations.