Mia Bowler Named Partner

Mia Bowler Named Partner

Friedemann Goldberg Wargo Hess LLP Announces that Mia Bowler Has Become a Partner of the Firm Friedemann Goldberg Wargo Hess LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Mia Bowler as a partner of the firm. Ms. Bowler has established herself as an accomplished and...

No-Contest Clauses

Bryan Coryell What is a no-contest clause? A no-contest clause is a clause in a will or trust that disinherits a beneficiary if he or she challenges the will or trust. In essence, a no-contest clause creates a condition on the gifts provided for in the will or trust....

The Power of Attorney

Mia Bowler A durable power of attorney is a common part of an estate plan. However, the purpose of the power of attorney is often misunderstood. The power of attorney names an agent to handle financial affairs for the principal. The Uniform Statutory Form comes with a...

Irrevocable Trusts – Vehicles for Asset Protection?

Mia Bowler Third party irrevocable spendthrift trusts are considered a means of asset protection for the beneficiaries; however, California already allows for many exceptions to the general rule that a creditor of a beneficiary cannot access the assets of such a...