Danville Estate Planning Attorneys

Helping You Plan for the Future and Navigate Probate

At Feldman Law Group, we understand that estate planning and probate can be complex and overwhelming. Our estate and probate lawyers are here to help you navigate the process and ensure that your best interests are protected. 

We have extensive experience handling a wide range of estate planning matters, and we are prepared to put our knowledge to work for you.

Call our office today at (925) 208-4543 to schedule a consultation with a member of our team.

Wills and Trusts

In California, there are two primary options for distributing your assets after death: wills and trusts. 

A will is a legal document that outlines how to disperse your assets and property after your death. 

A trust, on the other hand, is a living financial entity. Your property goes into the trust, and the trust becomes the legal owner of your assets. A trustee holds and manages assets and distributes them to your beneficiaries. Trusts can be revocable or irrevocable, and they offer more flexibility and control over how your property is handled. 

Both wills and trusts have benefits and drawbacks. Our team can review your circumstances and help you choose which option is right for you. 

Advance Health Care Directives

Good estate planning focuses on more than just your passing. It can also help make sure your healthcare wishes are followed during your life.

If you become unable to make those decisions for yourself, an advance health care directive can protect you. With this document, you can appoint someone you trust to manage your healthcare. Your directive will include specific instructions for your medical care if you are ever incapacitated.

Additionally, a directive can outline your preferences for end-of-life care, such as whether you would like to be kept on life support. 

Without an advance health care directive, others, including medical professionals, will make decisions about your medical care. These people could be strangers with no knowledge of your wishes. 

Having the proper directives in place will ensure your wishes are respected, and your loved ones are not left with difficult decisions to make on their own. Our team is here to help you build a solid health care directive plan that benefits you and your family.

Power of Attorney

Essentially, power of attorney is a legal document that grants someone else, known as the “agent,” the authority to act on your behalf. People generally use this document in case they ever become incapacitated or unable to make decisions for themselves. 

You can give your agent a wide range of authority over your estate. These powers include paying bills, buying and selling assets in your name, making investments for you, and so forth. 

California offers different types of powers. With a “durable power of attorney,” the document’s stipulations begin after you sign it, and they remain in effect if you become incapacitated. A “springing power of attorney,” however, activates only when a specific event occurs, such as incapacity. 

Our team can help you create a power of attorney plan. We will work hard to make sure the document meets your needs and wishes, and we can help you vet any potential agents.

Guardianships and Conservatorships

Guardianships and conservatorships are key elements in any good estate plan. 

A guardianship is a legal arrangement where an individual, typically a parent, gives another person the legal right to care for their child. 

A conservatorship is a court-appointed legal arrangement. It appoints someone to manage the financial and personal affairs of another who is unable to do so themselves. 

Both of these arrangements have pros and cons. Our team can assist you in understanding the nuances of these arrangements, allowing you to make informed decisions that protect your loved ones and assets.

We are prepared to help with any estate planning concerns, including:

• Probate
• Elder Law
• Mediation
• Real Estate Law
• Legacy Planning
• Asset Protection
• Medi-Cal Planning
• Estate Tax Planning
• Charitable Planning
• Trust Administration
• Retirement Planning
• Special Needs Planning
• Business Succession Planning
• And much more!

For top-quality estate planning representation, trust the Danville lawyers at Feldman Law Group. To meet with us, contact us online today.