Law Office of Joshua K. Merkel, APC

I just send out July's Newsletter. It's pretty much the best newsletter ever written. If you're not on my mailing list, subscribe above under the "Join My List" tab.

Remember I'm giving 15% discounts to all new clients I work with in July! Just mention you heard about this deal on Facebook.

My firm now handles probate & trust administration, as well as probate and trust litigation. We're excited to offer a more robust estate planning practice. Tell your friends!

I'm getting close to finishing a free PDF on Estate Planning in California. I'll let you know when it's ready for downloading.

Do you know if your employer provides disability insurance? Any idea what the coverage limits are? I bet they're much lower than you think. While you're thinking about getting your estate plan in order, you should also make sure your personal insurance is adequate.

July is just around the corner, and for me, there's tons of family birthdays in that month. To celebrate, I'm giving 15% discounts to all new clients I work with in July! Just mention you heard about this deal on Facebook. Happy summer!!

If this resembles your leisurely activities, make sure you have an estate plan!

Have a dog? Cat? Elephant? Pets are part of your family and you can set money aside in your estate plan specifically for your pets' benefit.

Instead of waiting for the new year to get here, start thinking about potential changes to your estate plan now. The sooner you get your documents amended to reflect your current estate and goals the better.

Stayed tuned for the debut of some YouTube videos. I'll post 'em as I make 'em.

Sorry for the few weeks of inactivity... Be sure to keep your wills, trusts, and other estate plan documents up to date. A simple amendment is usually pretty cheap and easy for an attorney to do.

Here's a great video about estate planning basics. http://youtu.be/LdDOtrxUrqM

If you have a trust, make sure your attorney included a "pourover" will in your estate plan. Here's why: http://caestateplanguide.com/what-is-a-pourover-will/