Timothy P. Murphy is an estate planning and elder law attorney whose practice emphasizes helping people to build, preserve and pass on their wealth. He works with his clients to accomplish their goals while avoiding unnecessary court proceedings and minimizing or eliminating exposure to death taxes Read More!

Medi-Cal Myths Pt. III – More on The Guv’mint’s Gonna Take My Home

Editor’s note: This is the third installment of an occasional series about common misconceptions by... [Read more...]

Do It Yourself Wills and Trusts are not a Quick Fix

Here's a good rule of thumb: do-it-yourself (DIY) is for remodeling and arts and crafts. ... [Read more...]

Why a Probate Lawyer Needs to Know the Probate Code

The probate code is a collection of laws on all issues related to wills and... [Read more...]

Taxes and Inheritances: Planning and Coping

When someone passes on, his or her assets are typically left behind to a beneficiary.... [Read more...]

Asset Protection Planning: Should You Be Worried?

Common goals of many folks is to build up their estate assets so that they... [Read more...]

Guardianship v Conservatorship in California

Guardianship v. Conservatorship in California from Timothy Murphy Once notice has been given to the... [Read more...]

Steps to Take When a Parent Dies

When a parent dies, the surviving family members are typically at a loss as to... [Read more...]

You Don’t Have to Be Sick to Need Medi-Cal Planning

Simply because you are healthy right now doesn't mean you may not need long-term care... [Read more...]

Understanding the Annual Gift Exclusion

One part of overall estate planning is considering how to minimize taxes as much as... [Read more...]

Is there a California Inheritance Tax?

Receiving an inheritance may be exciting for some, but stressful for others. There are many... [Read more...]