Northern California’s wine industry is world-renowned, with wineries and vineyards producing some of the most sought-after wines in the market. Intellectual property (IP) can play a truly consequential role in protecting a winery’s brand, reputation and profitability....
Month: January 2025
How to protect your interests in real estate transactions
Real estate deals can be exciting but they also come with certain risks. Whether you’re buying, selling or investing, one mistake in the process can lead to costly financial problems and legal issues down the road. To protect your interests and ensure a smooth...
Do you need to tell children what they will inherit?
You’ve decided it is time to create an estate plan, and you mention to one of your adult children that you are thinking about writing a will. This leads to an ongoing conversation, and they ask what they’re going to inherit. This raises an interesting question: Are...
The pros and cons of a spendthrift trust
When doing your estate planning, one financial vehicle you might consider learning more about is a spendthrift trust. Who would need to fund one and why would they choose this kind of trust? Certainly, not everyone will need this type of trust for their beneficiaries,...