People in California know that estate planning isn't something that happens overnight, and as life itself changes, the estate plan goes right along with it. An estate plan requires careful thought and reflection on a person's goals, aspirations, belief in the future,...
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Michael A. Sawamura, Attorney at Law
Handling finances after death requires trust and experience
People in California know that the only constant thing in life is change. People watch their children grow up and have children of their own. Friends and neighborhoods develop and change, and people make plans to suit their wishes as they transition from full-time...
Make time to think about estate planning
People in California lead busy lives, and most people like it that way. Not knowing what the day has in store can be an exciting and fulfilling way to live, but everybody still needs to take some time to reflect on the big picture. Part of getting the most enjoyment...
Where will your money go after you die?
People know that California is home to the largest and most progressive technology corporations in the world, so it's no surprise that what happens in California today could set the standard for the rest of the United States for years to come. The rapid growth and...
A brave new world of inheritance issues
People in California know that science has contributed to our lives in ways that never seemed possible only a generation ago. In particular, new advances in human health and reproduction science have made conception through alternative means relatively common in...
Philip Seymour Hoffman made estate planning errors
People in Hollywood and across the country were shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of one of the world's most talented and prolific actors. Philip Seymour Hoffman's untimely death brought national attention to the spreading epidemic of heroin addiction, but...
California couple finds golden fortune while walking their dog
Most people in California have probably daydreamed about one day stumbling upon a treasure chest or finding a lottery ticket, but for one couple in Northern California, this dream-like scenario actually came true. The couple was out walking their dog one afternoon...
Spending and saving for the future requires balance
People in California may have seen an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal several weeks ago about a family, their differing personalities and their differences in their approach to financial planning. It's a story that plays itself out in millions of...
Thinking big picture to keep family wealth pays off
People in California know that making wise financial decisions and planning for the future are two of the cornerstones of continued prosperity, but sometimes actually doing these things can be a challenge people are reluctant to take on. Not everyone is a financial...
With new tax laws, do Californians need credit shelter trusts?
By this time of the year, most Sacramento residents will have received all the forms and paperwork necessary to file their income taxes for 2013. Some may find windfall refunds awaiting them; others will be less lucky and end up owing money to the state of California...