- Divorce
- Premarital AgreementPrenuptial Agreement, antenuptial agreement, or premarital agreement, commonly abbreviated to prenup or prenupt, is a contract that is drawn up between two people prior to marriage, civil union or any other agreement prior to the main agreement by the people intending to marry or contract with each other. This should be drawn up with two attorneys representing the interests of each person separately well in advance of the marriage.
- GuardianshipTrust to prevent Probate and to manage all assets, these legal documents can include issues regarding real estate, Guardianships of children...
- Spousal SupportIt should drawn up with two attorneys representing each person. Like the contents of a prenuptial agreement, provisions vary widely but commonly includes provisions for division of property and spousal support in the event of divorce, death of one of the spouses, or breakup of marriage.
- ExtortionRemove the incentive to sue from would-be claimants who use the court system for the practice of legal extortion;
- Business Disputes
- Intellectual Property
- Personal InjuryIf you are a Disabled Person that has won a personal injury lawsuit and will be getting a Court Ordered Settlement and wants to protect your Public Benefits... you need to talk to a Special Needs Attorney BEFORE you get the money!
- Auto Accidents
- Estate PlanningAsset Protection Trust Attorney, Joseph McHugh specializes in helping clients determine what type of Trust or Estate Planning they will need for their specific situations.
- WillsSeek the advice of an experienced Wills & Trust Attorney to set up a will and/or trust that will protect your Estate both during your lifetime and in the event of your death.
- TrustsOur Elder Law Attorney, Joseph McHugh, and his team specialize in the creation of a California Irrevocable Medi-CAL Asset Protection Trust (MAPT) and Medi-Cal Planning are designed to hold assets, including the residence (especially if there is additional real estate) and liquid assets (bank accounts or investment accounts) separate from the Medi-CAL applicant’s personal “counted” assets. There are many reasons why California seniors should consider an irrevocable trust to protect their home and assets...
- Power of AttorneySadly, death or mental incapacity due to illness or accident may strike at any time. Executing a Power of Attorney or Health Care Directive, while healthy and competent will prevent the need for unnecessary court intrusion (Conservatorship) and expense, and unintended consequences!
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureReal estate titled in a trust’s name is not subject to liens against the beneficiary of the trust. For example, if you are dealing with a seller in foreclosure, a judgment holder or the IRS can file a claim against the property in the name of the seller. If the property is titled into trust, the personal judgments or liens of the seller will not attach to the property.
- Tax LawAllow you to transfer your wealth to future generations without having any gift tax, probate tax, or estate tax issues