In March’s issue of Contra Costa Lawyer magazine, Virginia Ekelund of Doyle Quane discusses the treatment of child support upon death of the payor. Virginia is a litigator with over thirty years of successful advocacy for her clients in State and Federal courts...


Month: March 2021
How can you protect your assets and still obtain Medicaid?
As part of your estate plan, one thing to consider is if you will need Medicaid in the future and how you should plan for that need. Medicaid has specific terms and financial requirements. It is considered a "needs-based" benefit, so there are limits on how much money...
What is a forensic accountant, and how do they help during divorce?
Forensic accountants are specialists who investigate where money has gone or where it is coming from. They specialize in tracking funds and unraveling cases where fraud may be present. A forensic accountant can help during a divorce, because they are able to look over...
Dirty divorce trick 101: Conflicting out the best lawyers
Ending a marriage can be difficult under the best of circumstances, but when you’re dealing with a spouse that’s inclined to “go low” and play tricks, your divorce can quickly get complicated in ways that you’d never expect. One of the most underhand moves of all,...