Estate Planning
An estate plan provides security for your loved ones and gives you the certainty that your property will be passed on the way you want it to be. Generally, an estate plan will be comprised of a will, trust, powers of attorney, and medical directives. Estate planning addresses how your assets are managed and who will manage them if you are unable.
ELDER LAW PLANNING
Long term health care can cost an exorbitant amount of money. Sadly, many seniors will have to use up their entire life savings and the inheritance they worked so hard to leave for their family to cover the cost of long term care. We can help you develop a comprehensive plan to ensure your wishes and preferences are honored in the future, and to protect you and your assets if you become incapacitated and require assisted living or nursing home care.
PROTECTING YOUR CHILDREN
If you do not have legal guardians named for your children and something happens to you, a judge will decide who raises your kids. If you have young children, then your estate plan should begin with the foundation that your children will always be taken care of no matter what happens. With a Kids Protection Plan ®, you can ensure that your children are never taken into custody of Child Protective Services, strangers or the care of anyone you would not want simply because the authorities don’t have clear instructions from you.
SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING
If you want to leave money or property to a loved one with special needs, you must plan carefully. Otherwise, you could jeopardize your loved one’s ability to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid benefits. By setting up a “special needs trust”, you can avoid some of these problems. We can help you pass on the financial assets needed for your child to live a rich quality of life without jeopardizing their eligibility for government benefits.
PET TRUSTS
Your estate plan should include planning for your furry loved ones. A proper pet trust allows you to name someone who will care for your pet in the event you are unable to. You can include details regarding the care of your pet, including what your pet should be fed, how many vet and groomer visits it should have per year, and any special medical needs that will require special attention. Don’t make the mistake of simply providing for your pet in a will because probate can delay the process for over a year.
real estate law
Your home is your most precious asset. When buying a home, you trust that you are being informed of all of the issues with the property before you close escrow. Unfortunately, some real estate agents intentionally withhold information or purposefully cover up issues with the property in order to complete the sale. We can assist you with any action involving the buying and selling of real estate. This can include a wide range of topics including disputes between buyers and sellers, conflicts with boundaries and contracts, and faulty construction.