by Janet Peischel | Jul 19, 2017 | blog, Guardianship
These days, it’s not unusual for grandparents to end up raising their grandchildren. They take on this responsibility for a number of reasons—but in many cases it means that their sons or daughters are, at least temporarily, unable to care for their own children. An...
by Janet Peischel | Jul 13, 2017 | blog, Divorce
Given the diverse population of the Bay Area, it’s not unusual that couples get married, then one spouse decides to return to his/her country of origin or another country altogether. It can be for the same reasons that any couples get divorced, including a job...
by Janet Peischel | Jul 10, 2017 | blog, Estate Planning
When creating a Living Trust, we encourage our clients to give careful consideration to choosing a Successor Trustee. Depending on the complexity of the estate, Trust Administration can take months, and it can require a significant time commitment. It also requires...
by Janet Peischel | Jun 27, 2017 | blog, Immigration
While it’s too soon to know what the Trump administration’s long-term influence on immigration will be, it’s fair to say that it’s not going to get any easier. There is a long list of forms and rules, processes to follow and documents to be submitted. There are...
by Janet Peischel | Jun 21, 2017 | Divorce
As we near the end of June and sneak up on the Fourth of July, many of us are dreaming of packing the kids off to camp and enjoying a well-deserved vacation of our own. But the halfway mark is also the time to be taking stock. What have we accomplished and what can we...