When one person asks an attorney a question, there are hundreds, even thousands more people who have that exact same question in their head. That is why my blog features an ongoing series of posts that answers frequently asked questions as they arise. Because none of us want to be a burden to our loved […]
Whether it’s about a conservatorship, a trust or power of attorney, it seems that people always want to “ask an attorney.” I am happy to give a listen and help where I can. It’s one of the reasons I offer a free 30 minute consultation to those in the Los Gatos and San Jose area […]
Some of you may know that a Living Trust is also known as a Revocable Trust. Furthermore, it is a legal document which places your assets into a Trust during one’s lifetime. Upon one’s death the assets are then transferred to the stated beneficiaries by the person chosen as the Successor Trustee. This quick and easy […]
I get it. People do not like to think about the tough stuff – advanced health care directives, power of attorney for finances and medical decisions – that sort of stuff. I led a discussion at the Terraces about end of life issues and I was reminded, yet again, that people often feel that completion of […]
People want to “ask an attorney” all sorts of questions about their estate plan – it is a very natural response when they find out what I do. This is one of the reasons I love speaking to groups. It can be a group of business professionals, seniors, or a neighborhood association. I have spoken […]
In this post we focus on how to choose a guardian for a minor. In case you missed it last week, April 10th was National Siblings Day. In honor of all the kids out there, our previous post looked what it means to be a guardian for a minor and the two types of guardian that […]
I often get questions about becoming a guardian for a minor, what it means, how to do it, those sorts of things. With National Siblings Day one month away, it seemed an apt time for a post covering the basics – to make sure the minor kids are cared for! Please remember that each situation is different […]
To date in this 3-part series on the Difference Between Will and Trust, we have seen that wills provide a way to share your wishes, distribute property to beneficiaries, name an executor and guardian for minor children. We touched on probate, the process of validating a will, and how it can be a costly and […]
In the Difference Between Will and Trust – Part 1 we took a look at wills and how they provide a way for you to share your wishes, distribute property to beneficiaries, and name an executor and/or guardian for minor children. We also touched on probate and how that process of validating a will can be […]
“Diane, what is the difference between will and trust?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions we trust and estate attorneys get asked! The differences between the two are significant and honestly, while this article is a handy reference for general knowledge, I advise you to check with a specialist before investing your […]
Diane Brown, ESQ.
Certified Specialist: Estate Planning,
Trusts and Probate
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