Estate Planning

Traditional document preparation such as wills for post-death distribution of assets, durable powers of attorney to manage assets in the event of incapacity, advance health care directives to carryout medical wishes, and custom trusts to hold and manage assets for life and during an incapacity and for post-death distribution.

Administration of trusts after a death or during an incapacity.  Administration is essentially the management and distribution of an estate outside of the courtroom.  There are advantages of working with a lawyer here to stay in compliance with all of California's intricate probate laws.  

Use of the probate courts as necessary.  Probate court is a tool.  In most cases, the avoidance of probate is beneficial.  However, the probate courts are here for our benefit and may prove to be valuable if you are working with the right lawyer.  

Intellectual Property and Business Law

Services include writing and filing patent and trademark applications and prosecution with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Forming corporations, limited liability companies, and related entities.  Maintaining corporate minutes and other requirements for ongoing liability protection.