Category: Estate Planning

It is not uncommon for estate planning and probate attorneys to encounter cases where an individual dies without a Will because they believed that everything

It’s graduation season and an exciting time for grads and their parents.  Soon they will be off to college and embarking on new adventures and

If you are a homeowner, it is likely that at some point you will think of downsizing. This may occur when the kids are grown

At Chauvel & Glatt, we encounter clients that are halfway through the administration of an estate and realized they made the mistake of representing themselves.

In the current real estate market, it is difficult if not impossible for young individuals to purchase a home on their own. Often times, parents will step

Typically, a conservatorship is necessary when a Conservatee did not create a proper and complete estate plan. By failing to do so, a family member

We often encounter married clients who have revocable trusts prepared years ago which mandate creation of multiple trusts at the death of the first spouse (Decedent’s, Marital

Digital assets as defined in the California Probate Code are “electronic record(s) in which an individual has a right or interest.” Cal. Probate Code §871(h) These accounts include your

A properly prepared estate plan will allow you to designate specific beneficiaries for all your assets, appoint trustees to manage your assets in case of death or

Many Bay Area people collect valuable personal property such as cars, motorcycles, musical instruments, jewelry, and/or fine art. These items need to be considered separately