Estate Taxes

Her Husband Died Without a Will. Then ICE Came to the Door.

A surviving spouse. No will. Family conflict. Legal chaos. This real-life story reveals why estate planning is about far more than money—it’s about protecting the people you love when they need it most.

One Death, One Courtroom, One Child – a Lesson Every Parent Needs to Hear

A recent custody case reveals a dangerous gap most parents never think about. Learn why naming a guardian in a will may not be enough to protect your child in an emergency.

Here’s What Can Happen to Blended Families When a Spouse Dies

In blended families, leaving everything to your spouse can lead to unintended consequences. Learn how poor planning can disinherit your children—and how to prevent it.

One Death, One Courtroom, One Child – a Lesson Every Parent Needs to Hear

You probably assume that if something happened to you, the other parent would step in and everything would work itself out. In many...

Here’s What Can Happen to Blended Families When a Spouse Dies

If you are in a blended family, you may believe the simplest estate plan is the fairest one: "I'll leave everything to my spouse. They'll...

Why So Much Money Ends Up as Unclaimed Property and What That Means for You

Every year, billions of dollars in unclaimed property sit with state governments—forgotten accounts, uncashed checks, and other assets...

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Estate Planning Attorney

I have practiced law for over 16 years, first working at a medium-sized firm in San Francisco handling civil litigation, and then moving into estate planning, small business and contract law since 2010. I value people, the planet, and prosperity that does not adversely affect the former.

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Her Husband Died Without a Will. Then ICE Came to the Door.

One Death, One Courtroom, One Child – a Lesson Every Parent Needs to Hear

A recent custody case reveals a dangerous gap most parents never think about. Learn why naming a guardian in a will may not be enough to protect your child in an emergency.

Here’s What Can Happen to Blended Families When a Spouse Dies

In blended families, leaving everything to your spouse can lead to unintended consequences. Learn how poor planning can disinherit your children—and how to prevent it.

One Death, One Courtroom, One Child – a Lesson Every Parent Needs to Hear

You probably assume that if something happened to you, the other parent would step in and everything would work itself out. In many...

Here’s What Can Happen to Blended Families When a Spouse Dies

If you are in a blended family, you may believe the simplest estate plan is the fairest one: "I'll leave everything to my spouse. They'll...

Why So Much Money Ends Up as Unclaimed Property and What That Means for You

Every year, billions of dollars in unclaimed property sit with state governments—forgotten accounts, uncashed checks, and other assets...

« Older Entries

Hi, I'm Ruby

Estate Planning Attorney

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Estate Taxes

Her Husband Died Without a Will. Then ICE Came to the Door.

One Death, One Courtroom, One Child – a Lesson Every Parent Needs to Hear

Here’s What Can Happen to Blended Families When a Spouse Dies

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One Death, One Courtroom, One Child – a Lesson Every Parent Needs to Hear

Here’s What Can Happen to Blended Families When a Spouse Dies

Why So Much Money Ends Up as Unclaimed Property and What That Means for You

Hi, I'm Ruby

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Her Husband Died Without a Will. Then ICE Came to the Door.

One Death, One Courtroom, One Child – a Lesson Every Parent Needs to Hear

Here’s What Can Happen to Blended Families When a Spouse Dies

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One Death, One Courtroom, One Child – a Lesson Every Parent Needs to Hear

Here’s What Can Happen to Blended Families When a Spouse Dies

Why So Much Money Ends Up as Unclaimed Property and What That Means for You

Hi, I'm Ruby

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