At the Law Offices of Esther Hopkins, P.C., we focus on estate planning, business planning and closely related areas. How can I ensure that my loved ones are protected and provided for in the event of my disability or death?. How can I protect my assets, and the assets that I leave to my heirs, against creditors, predators and other potential threats?.
How can I make sure that people of my choosing will have the authority to make financial and medical decisions for me if I become incapacitated?. To help you find answers to questions like these and many more, we will work closely with you to gain a thorough understanding of your concerns, goals and hopes for the future.
How can I make sure that people of my choosing will have the authority to make financial and medical decisions for me if I become incapacitated?. To help you find answers to questions like these and many more, we will work closely with you to gain a thorough understanding of your concerns, goals and hopes for the future.
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Esther Hopkins, founder and principal of the Law Offices of Esther Hopkins, P.C., provides personalized legal counsel to individuals and families in the areas of estate planning, business planning, business succession planning, probate and trust administration, and special needs planning.
She is particularly adept at handling the planning and administration challenges unique to high net worth individuals and families, complex estates and business successions.Esther spent the first 13 years of her career as a business litigation and transaction attorney. During this time, she saw how lawsuits between family members often tore families apart.
She is particularly adept at handling the planning and administration challenges unique to high net worth individuals and families, complex estates and business successions.Esther spent the first 13 years of her career as a business litigation and transaction attorney. During this time, she saw how lawsuits between family members often tore families apart.
Some people believe that estate planning is only for the "rich." Not so. Every family can benefit from having an estate plan of its own, one designed and implemented by an attorney who focuses on this specialized area of the law. Without your own estate plan, the IRS and state of California will control how and when your assets are distributed after you pass away.
If you are like many of the business owners we have counseled over the years, your business represents a sizable investment, years of hard work, the realization of a dream and a significant portion of your overall estate. As a business owner, your estate plan must also include a well-designed business plan.
In terms of how much you ultimately earn from your business, the timing and manner of your exit from the business is just as important as your formation and operational strategies. Unfortunately, most privately held businesses lack any form of business succession planning, and the vast majority of family-owned businesses do not survive into the second generation.
Perhaps you have heard the term "probate" but wonder what it means? Basically, probate is a court process that supervises the transfer of assets from a person who has passed away to the new lawful owners. Probate in California is generally a time-consuming, frustrating and needlessly expensive process.
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