Is it time to update your estate plan?
A properly designed estate plan is drafted to remain effective for a lifetime. It will cover the possibility of a variety of future life...
Rising Stars by Super Lawyers Magazine
Murphy & Brawley, LLP is excited to announce that its attorneys, Mike Murphy and Mason Brawley, were both named 2017 "Rising Stars" by...
The IRS Announces 2017 Estate and Gift Tax Limits
Earlier this week, the IRS announced the 2017 Estate and Gift Tax Limits. An article summarizing the changes was published in Forbes -...
Probate is Not Your Friend
Probate is a court supervised administration of a decedent's estate. A judge appoints someone, referred to as the "executor" or "administra
Why a Living Trust?
I came across this article online today and it summarizes the benefits of why you need a living trust. A trust is just one part of a...
Mary Theresa the Fortune Teller
Earlier this week a 92 year old man walked into our office and asked for my help regarding an inheritance that he was going to receive. ...
Governor Brown Signs Bill Limiting Seizure of Assets of Medi-Cal Recipients
Clients are often worried that the State will take their home if they receive Medi-Cal benefits. The personal residence is typically an...
