Cohen Law Office
We are Moving as of/November 16, 2020. Our new address is 1900 S. Norfolk Street, #350, San Mateo CA 94403. Our phone number is remaining the same (659) 592-8600.
During the constantly changing COVID-19 situation around the world, the Cohen Law Office remains open and committed to serving you and your family in any way possible. Whether you need help with estate planning, trust administration or litigation, please call our office or visit our Contact page to schedule an appointment today.
Cohen Law Office
One of the estate planning tools California residents can utilize to protect their assets and distribute to the heirs and beneficiaries of one's wishes is a trust. A trust creates a fiduciary relationship between the trustor and the trustee, giving the trustee the...
Planning for the future is for everyone. However, when California residents hear about celebrity estate plans gone wrong, they may dismiss the news, thinking it doesn't matter to them because they do not have as much wealth that needs to be planned for. Nonetheless,...
When children are young, California residents take every step possible to ensure their safety, well-being and happiness, such as getting them the best possible education. However, as they grow older and parents continue to provide advice and act as a sounding board,...
Those with significant assets, large families or a desire for a specific legacy often put a lot of effort into creating an estate plan. Deciding how to divide assets and allocating them to the right people is an important step toward creating a legacy that people...
Being named a trustee is an honor, but it also comes with many duties, both in the administration of the trust as well as a fiduciary duty towards the trust and trust beneficiaries. If a trustee in California fails to properly execute their duties, it could give rise...
When it comes to a dispute regarding a loved one's estate plan, is estate litigation the inevitable result? Not necessarily. It is possible to address disputes regarding a loved one's estate plan through forms of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation....
A person in California can carefully execute a comprehensive estate plan, with the hopes of making it clear what their wishes are with regards to who will inherit what, as well as what end-of-life care they desire. Yet, no matter how detailed their estate plan is,...
Unlike child support, there is no statutory formula for calculating spousal support. When a judge is issuing a final order for spousal support, under California Family Code, Section 4320, he or she may take the following factors into account. One factor is the earning...
Settling the affairs of someone who passes away is not always easy, especially if that persons died while owing creditors. Depending on the nature of the debt, these creditors may pursue surviving family members for the balance, and if the family is not careful,...
When a person in California dies, their loved ones will grieve. However, this grief is only amplified if the person's survivors disagree with the contents of the person's trust. Sometimes, these disagreements are small enough that the parties involved can resolve them...