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The Law Office of Janet L. Brewer

Certified Estate Planning Lawyer

Serving Palo Alto California and all of Silicon Valley

 

If you're like most people, you don't want to think about what might happen to your loved ones after you're gone or to yourself if you became disabled -- but for lasting peace of mind, sound estate planning is an absolute necessity. No matter what size estate you have, the knowledge and experience of the Law Office of Janet L. Brewer will help provide peace of mind for you and your family.


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Effective estate planning pushes you to ask yourself some tough questions:

  • What is truly important to me?
  • Who should care for my minor children? Does that person share my “family values”? How well can [s]he handle my children’s money?
  • How much money is "enough" to leave to my family?
  • Am I concerned about maximizing the amount my heirs will receive?
  • How do I pass my values along to my family?
  • What do I want my life to stand for with respect to my financial legacy?
  • Do I want to leave a charitable legacy?
  • Do my children have the ability to manage inherited wealth?
  • Would I prefer paying estate taxes or contributing that same amount to charitable causes I believe in?

As a certified estate planning lawyer I understand not only the full range of issues to consider, but also how the applicable estate laws and regulations apply to your unique circumstances. I also understand that the only right answer to these questions is the one that makes you comfortable.

At the Law Office of Janet L. Brewer, we specialize in thorough, knowledgeable estate planning, for Californians. We recognize that responsible estate planning involves much more than simply preparing a will or a living trust. Sound planning can ensure your family's security; it can reduce your estate taxes and fees; it can even give you assurance that your medical care will be carried out as you intended while you’re still living.


We Provide Professional Legal Services, Including:

  • Pre-death and post-death estate planning for individuals and families.
  • Preparing Wills and where appropriate, Revocable Living Trusts,  to manage your assets.
  • Preparing health care management documents, such as: Health Care Directives, Durable Powers of Attorney, and Living Wills.
  • Counseling fiduciaries in connection with carrying out legal responsibilities, whether they are personal representatives, trustees, or guardians.
  • Sophisticated estate tax planning utilizing irrevocable life insurance trusts (ILITs), family limited partnerships (FLPs),  limited liability companies (LLCs), qualified personal residence trusts (QPRTs) and other advanced planning devices

Janet L. Brewer is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization to provide legal service in  estate planning, trusts, and probate law. Not only will we educate you on the importance of having a Will and a  power of attorney,  but we'll also handle all the necessary paperwork to ensure that your specific wishes are carried out!


Give your family the peace of mind it deserves.
Contact the Law Office of Janet L. Brewer  today for a complimentary consultation


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