Sirkin Law Group presents: California Conservatorship Seminar Series

Sirkin Law Group is hosting and presenting a series of two conservatorship seminars in May 2020 for California families facing conservatorship issues.  The Conservatorships Seminar series aims to provide simple explanations and answers to questions by parents and children who have family…

Intra-Family Loans and Estate Planning

Intra-Family Loans and Estate Planning: As we plan our lives, parents and family can be the most important source of intra-family loans, estate planning, and emotional resource we have during our entire life, more so than our estate. By providing love and…

When and why should you consider a special needs trust or other special trust as part of your estate planning documents?

Are you considering a special needs trust? Special trusts are not just special needs trusts, they are larger categories of trusts.  They are trusts for special and specific purposes.  When and why you should consider a special trust depends on your specific…

How Do I Know It Is Time to Request a Conservatorship?

How do I know if It is the right time to file an application for a Conservatorship?  We take steps every day to help protect and assist our friends and family members, and look for ways to avoid conservatorships.  These measures can range…

Elder Law Essential Knowledge: Activities of Daily Living Described here

Elder Law Essential Knowledge: Activities of Daily Living Described here If you are like most families, chances are that you come across caregiving issues for an older parent and need some elder law knowledge about the definition of essential ADLS and elder…

Testing Your Trustee’s Capabilities in Trust Administration in Los Angeles

Sometimes people are unsure about whether their selected trustee is suitable to act as a successor trustee. You may be thinking of the process of estate planning and selecting your trustee. One way to discover the capabilities of your future Los Angeles…

Watch Out for the Impact of Prenuptial Agreements on Trusts and Estates

Many people form prenuptial agreements before they marry.   Frequently, in second marriages, prenuptial agreements address rights to trusts and estates of each party.  For example, a prenuptial agreement can be used to ask for a waiver of rights of the new spouse…

Digital Estate Planning: Have your accounts gone paperless?

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Our daily lives are becoming more enmeshed with digital data, paperless accounts, social media, and electronics with every passing day.  Millions of Americans use Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat many times a day to keep in contact with friends and family members who…

Step-Children, Children Out of Wedlock, and Inheritance Rights

The structure of the American family, especially with respect to California estate planning is rapidly changing.  While it used to be frowned upon to divorce, the practice is now fairly common.  Similarly, it is common to have children out-of-wedlock, and even more…