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As the chair of the Elder Law Practice Group, I see a lot of issues that the firm’s clients encounter in their personal lives. As we begin the new year, I thought it appropriate to write about the areas of our practice that...more
Why do estate planners — traditionally non-litigating attorneys — sometimes end up in litigation? The mindset of an estate planner is about helping people. You work to help clients make and carry out major life...more
Aging loved ones, particularly who are struggling, can quickly find themselves in unique and challenging situations. Today’s world poses a host of challenges for those with diminished capacity. Learn what options might be...more
People frequently assume that a person for whom a guardian/conservator is appointed automatically loses the right to engage in estate planning – in other words, a finding of a need for a guardian/conservator amounts to a...more
Mental capacity issues are commonplace in California trust and probate litigation. Jonathan Canick, Ph.D., who spoke last year at the Sacramento Estate Planning Council on the subject of “Aging, Cognition and Capacity,”...more