Michael A. Sawamura, Attorney at Law Legal Blog

Trust beneficiaries in California have many rights

As the beneficiary of a trust in Sacramento, you might feel that the trustee is taking advantage of you or over-managing your trust. Sometimes, trustees that want to manage funds ethically and responsibly may infringe upon the rights of a beneficiary. Most of the...

Tips for estate planning for new parents

Couples expecting a baby often think a lot about what they can do to improve their child's future. Things like establishing a college fund might come to mind. But, there’s another critical bit of planning that you need to do.  Now is the time to get your estate plan...

3 things you shouldn’t leave to your kids

It’s estimated that there are literally trillions of dollars in wealth that will soon change hands from one generation to the next -- and you want to be sure that your assets are among them. Before you start your estate plans, however, you should probably consider...