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Estate & Family Law
Attorneys in the Bay Area
Providing expert legal counsel during divorce, estate planning, and probate to Bay Area and Fremont families in all phases of life since 2011
Building Strategies Tailored to Your Needs
At Rodriguez Lagorio, LLP, we understand how difficult it is to face an uncertain future. The legal world is complex. It can be challenging to be aware of every aspect of your case without the assistance of a lawyer. Emotional upheaval or confusion regarding how to proceed can cloud decision-making in family law matters, estate planning, and probate cases. Without proper guidance, you may make poor decisions about significant issues and compromise your best interests.
That’s what sets Rodriguez Lagorio, LLP, apart.
Our family is dedicated to ensuring you have the information and counsel necessary to make the best possible choices. Our goal is to make the quality service of a boutique law firm available to every family.
What does that service entail?
We take the time to listen to your concerns and ensure you understand your options. We also help you anticipate the consequences and possible outcomes when choosing your course of action. When you work with our skilled Fremont family law and estate planning attorneys, we will guide you every step of the way as you proceed through resolving your issue.
Proactive Advice and Counsel for Your Family’s Needs
Our energetic Bay Area attorneys offer knowledgeable legal services for family law, estate planning, revocable trusts, trust administration, and probate. These areas of the law often overlap.
For example, updating your estate plan after a divorce is essential. This will ensure that your former spouse is no longer the personal representative named in your will or named as the agent for your power of attorney documents, or the beneficiary of your life insurance policy. If you do not have an estate plan, now is the time to establish one, especially if you have children or own a business.
Our Fremont family law and estate planning attorneys draw from in-depth experience to protect your rights, whether you are facing a divorce or separation, dividing complicated marital property, establishing custody and support for your children, or dealing with the death of a loved one. Because California courts lean toward seeking amicable solutions through negotiation and mediation, we can also assist you in approaching a tough conflict with alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation.
Discover the Benefits of Skilled Legal Representation in the Bay Area
Our Fremont family law firm has an excellent reputation for crafting effective solutions and assertively protecting our clients’ rights. We empower our clients with relevant information and innovative strategies so that they can take control of building and securing their new normal.
Call Rodriguez Lagorio, LLP, at 510-319-2527 to schedule your consultation and discover what our family can do for yours. You may also send us an email to initiate a consultation.
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Our firm consists of married partners and attorneys Monica G. Rodriguez and Angelo J. Lagorio. We provide legal support from our family to yours through challenging times and complex estate planning matters.
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FAQs
How is child custody determined in California?
When parents ask a judge to determine child custody arrangements for them, the judge would seek an arrangement that is in the child’s best interests. They would consider factors like parental capacity, the child’s emotional ties to each parent, any history of abuse, and the child’s health, safety, and welfare. While courts often favor frequent, continuing contact with both parents, this arrangement is not automatic or always preferable.
How is property normally divided in a California divorce?
California’s community property laws mean marital property is normally divided according to a 50/50 split in a divorce. This split would include all assets and debts acquired during the marriage, such as money in bank accounts, homes, cars, and other property. Separate assets that have become commingled in the same bank account may also be treated as community property.
Do parents who are separated legally have to pay child support in California?
Yes, parents who are legally separated are still responsible for supporting their children financially, and the court may order them to pay child support. California law requires both parents to provide financial support for the child regardless of whether they are married, divorced, or separated. A judge can issue a court order that compels the noncustodial parent to provide a specific amount of support based on their net disposable income, the number of children, and the amount of time they spend with the child.
When is the right time to start estate planning?
It is never too early to start estate planning, but this process is especially recommended around the same time as major life events, such as turning 18, getting married or divorced, purchasing a home, or starting a family. It is also important to review your estate plans every few years with an attorney to ensure that they continually reflect your wishes.
What estate planning documents should you have?
A comprehensive estate plan may include a range of documents, such as a will, a living trust, a durable power of attorney, an advance healthcare directive, and beneficiary designations. Our attorneys will discuss your estate planning goals, preferences, priorities, and wishes, then walk you through drafting all necessary documents to achieve those goals.
Can you bypass probate by creating a will?
While creating a will alone would not allow your beneficiaries to bypass probate after your death, certain estate planning measures could accomplish this goal. For example, placing your assets in a revocable living trust could automatically transfer them to the beneficiary, avoiding probate. Our attorneys can help you explore this and other strategies to facilitate a smooth transfer of assets and minimize the stress on your family after you pass away.
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If you are going through a difficult chapter in your family or simply want to prepare for the future, our attorneys at Rodriguez Lagorio, LLP, are here for you. Get in touch with us today to request a legal consultation and learn how we can assist you.
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