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Feb. 20, 2025

A will is a helpful tool for many people, but it’s not always necessary for everyone. For those with a cohesive estate plan in place, including trusts and other legal documents, a will may not be required.

Jan. 31, 2025

When you pass away without a will, you leave your estate to be distributed according to state law, rather than your personal wishes. This situation, known as dying intestate, can snowball into outcomes that may not align with your desires, especially when it comes to who inherits your assets and how they are divided.

Jan. 20, 2025

Setting up a trust is one of the best ways to protect your loved ones and your assets. However, trust law can be tricky; a simple misunderstanding or oversight can leave your estate vulnerable or unintentionally burden your beneficiaries.

Nov. 18, 2024

When it comes to your final wishes, you have the right to articulate how you want your remains to be handled after you pass away. This aspect of end-of-life planning is a deeply personal decision and can be incorporated into your overall estate plan.

Nov. 18, 2024

When parents pass away without specifying a legal guardian for their children, it can lead to severe legal and emotional complications for the surviving family members. This unplanned scenario places the fate of your children's guardianship into the hands of the court, often resulting in outcomes that may not align with your wishes.

Nov. 18, 2024

An explanatory letter is a crucial yet often overlooked component of a comprehensive estate plan. While legal documents such as wills and trusts specify how assets are to be distributed, they may fail to convey the personal motivations and sentiments behind your decisions.

Nov. 12, 2024

Leaving property to a non-citizen can be confusing. Are you actually allowed to do that by law? Fortunately, Davidson Estate Law can answer this question and resolve your estate planning issues with compassion and efficiency.

Nov. 11, 2024

When life takes you to a new state, your address is not the only thing that needs updating. Your estate plan also requires attention so it reflects your new circumstances and complies with local laws.

Oct. 24, 2024

When you plan for the future, you should first make sure your assets are protected. At Davidson Estate Law, we offer personalized and compassionate estate planning services at our offices in Oakland and Larkspur, California, and throughout Berkeley, San Francisco, San Rafael, Fairfax, and the Bay Area.

Oct. 24, 2024

Blended families often consist of children from previous marriages, stepchildren, and new spouses, each bringing unique relationships and dynamics. Estate planning protects everyone's interests and minimizes or avoids conflicts.