by Janet Peischel | Aug 8, 2017 | blog, Probate
We help many clients transfer Deeds—it’s generally a simple process that we can accomplish quickly, sometimes in a day. The following example highlights the importance of what is called vesting, or the way in which title to a Deed is held. It seems like a small thing,...
by Janet Peischel | Aug 1, 2017 | blog, Deeds
We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about the new Transfer on Death Deed (TOD). This statute went into effect in early 2016. The TOD Deed allows Californians to sign a deed transferring real property to another individual upon their death. The deed is...
by Janet Peischel | Jul 25, 2017 | blog, Estate Planning
When it comes to estate planning, choosing an Executor should be an important part of the process, not an afterthought. Depending on the complexity of the estate, it can be a time-consuming, demanding responsibility, and the person who assumes this role should have a...
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...
