Elder Law & Estate Planning Articles for East Bay Families
Does Having a Will Avoid Probate in California?
One of the most common estate planning assumptions sounds perfectly logical: “I have a will, so my family won’t have to go through probate.” Unfortunately, that’s not necessarily how…California Probate
What Happens to a House During a California Probate? A family home often represents one of the largest assets in an estate—and one of the most emotional. After a parent or other loved one…
Closed Probate
Can Probate Be Reopened After It Closes? Closed Probate Notes Closing a California probate case usually gives families peace of mind. The court approves the final accounting, the executor…
Probate Mistakes
The Probate Mistakes Families Make in the First 30 Days The weeks immediately following the loss of a loved one are often a blur of funeral arrangements, family gatherings, and difficult…
How Does an Adult Child Navigate Their Parents’ Estate Plan?
Helping Your Parents Plan Before a Crisis: An Adult Child Legal Survival Guide Many an adult child fails to consider that they may one day become caregivers. One day, Mom and Dad are living…
Durable Power of Attorney
Why Your Financial Durable Power of Attorney Should Be Carefully Coordinated with Your Revocable Living Trust Many Californians believe that once they sign a Revocable Living Trust, their…
Remote Estate Planning
Remote Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration Throughout California Did you know that you can hire a California attorney for estate planning, probate, trust administration,…
California Medi-Cal Rules Changed in 2026
California Medi-Cal Rules Changed in 2026: Why Now Is the Time to Review Your Estate Plan Most people do not spend much time thinking about long-term care until a crisis occurs.…
Dementia Planning in 2026
Why Your Estate Plan Must Include Care Authority, Medi-Cal Strategy, and Continuing Care Agreements Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia are no longer edge-case planning…
Medi-Cal Rules: Estate Planning for Older Clients in 2026
How New Medi-Cal Rules Are Changing Trusts and Powers of Attorney Estate Planning for Older Clients in 2026 Estate planning for older clients in California is undergoing a significant shift…
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