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You have been a firearms owner all your life. In fact, you received your first shotgun as a small boy. It was passed down to you from your grandfather and one day you hope to pass it down to your own grandchild. Other than that vague intention, however, you have...
You feel like your spouse has one foot out the door already, but they haven’t asked for a divorce. Nor have they been receptive to the idea of marital counseling. You suspect that they’re hiding money so that they can “feather their nest” for an eventual split. Are...
Many people spend a lifetime accumulating their wealth because they hope to leave a legacy behind for their heirs -- and there’s nothing wrong with that. Sometimes, however, they worry what will happen if they hand that money over too freely. That’s where incentive...
You were happy when you found out that you were going to become a grandparent. It was fantastic news, and you’re elated that your family will be expanding. You want to do something that will help your grandchild in the future, but you’re not sure what. One thing you...
Unless there are minor children involved, the division of a couple’s marital property is often the most difficult and stressful part of a divorce. The more you know about how things work, however, the easier it is to plan your future. California is a community...
In the September issue of the Contra Costa Lawyer magazine, Doyle Quane’s own J. Virginia Peiser provides an overview of how to access retirement funds in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Virginia represents investors and owners of closely held businesses in...
You and your spouse have been working to put together a parenting plan that takes your child’s best interests into account. Unfortunately, there are some stumbling blocks and you’ve been unable to come up with a final solution. At this point, you think that a good...
Just as marriage will change your approach to estate planning, the same holds true of divorce. If you find yourself heading down this path, it’s critical that you review your estate plan and alter it accordingly. While this means something different to everyone, here...
An advance health care directive is one of the most important documents that any Californian of any age can have in their estate plan. However, it’s also one of the most emotionally challenging for many people to draw up. That’s because it addresses your wishes for a...
Conflict, arguments and differences of opinion are a basic part of being in a family. Siblings often playfully fight with one another and sometimes have deep-seated resentment toward each other because of things that happened decades ago. If you know that your...