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Posted in Estate Planning, New Parents on Jun 21st, 2010
Working near USMC Camp Pendleton in San Diego County, I sometimes receive questions from military families. Here’s one I got today: “My daughter has her biological father’s last name, but he isn’t on her birth certificate. He isn’t involved in her life. My husband wants to adopt her but we’re not sure what all we have [...]
Posted in Conservatorships, Estate Planning, Living Trusts, special needs on Mar 26th, 2009
Concerned about a disabled child or parent? Considering a Special Needs Trust (SNT)? These can be powerful tools if drafted carefully. They can also be restrictive monsters if created by attorneys who work from pre-made templates or without thought to all contingencies. Special Needs Trusts are often prepared for disabled adults with disabling conditions, such [...]
Posted in Same-Sex Couples on Mar 17th, 2009
So what does the future hold for same-sex marriage in California? It’s a subject that all Estate Planning attorneys are watching very carefully. In my opinion, the answer depends on whether you’re looking at the short-term or long-term. In the short term, the California Supreme Court sounded very dubious in recent oral arguments about overturning [...]
