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Take Control: A Living Will Check-In for Californians

Take Control: A Living Will Check-In for Californians

Thinking about medical decisions isn’t always easy, but planning ahead can bring peace of mind. A living will is a powerful tool that lets you maintain control over your healthcare decisions even when

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Navigating Estate Planning During a Government Shutdown in California

Navigating Estate Planning During a Government Shutdown in California

When the news feeds start buzzing with talks of a government shutdown, it’s understandable to feel unsettled about its implications for your financial plans. While shutdowns often come with uncertaint

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Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Estate Planning Insights for San Franciscans

Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Estate Planning Insights for San Franciscans

Sweeping legislative changes can often stir confusion or concern, particularly when they affect sensitive areas like estate planning. While the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted in July, int

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Updating Your Estate Plan: Why Fall Is the Perfect Time to Plan Ahead

Updating Your Estate Plan: Why Fall Is the Perfect Time to Plan Ahead

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through October — time really does fly faster than a witch on a broomstick.  As the leaves change and the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to tackle th

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Navigate Probate with Ease: Practical Tips for Families and Executors

Navigate Probate with Ease: Practical Tips for Families and Executors

When a loved one passes, families often face the daunting legal process of probate. Probate ensures debts are paid, taxes are settled, and assets are properly distributed — but it can be confusing wit

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Estate Planning Isn’t Spooky: Plan Now, Celebrate Later

Estate Planning Isn’t Spooky: Plan Now, Celebrate Later

October is here — the month of pumpkins, costumes, and spooky fun. But while Halloween might bring ghosts and ghouls to San Francisco, the real fright for families often comes from something less fest

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How to Navigate Probate with Ease: Practical Tips for Families and Executors

How to Navigate Probate with Ease: Practical Tips for Families and Executors

When a loved one passes away, families are often left to handle the legal process of probate at a time when emotions are already running high. Probate ensures that debts are paid, taxes are settled, a

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September Is Booking Up Fast — Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Plan

September Is Booking Up Fast — Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Plan

Plan Now, Celebrate LaterSeptember is a season of fresh starts — kids are back in school, businesses are preparing for the final quarter, and the holidays are right around the corner. It’s also the pe

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Toast to Your Future: Entity Formation and Real Estate Made Simple

Toast to Your Future: Entity Formation and Real Estate Made Simple

As the West Portal Wine Walk returns, it’s the perfect time to celebrate community, connection, and the joys of local life. But beyond the wine and festivities, there’s another kind of celebration wor

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Why the “Ber” Months Are the Perfect Time to Tackle Estate Planning

Why the “Ber” Months Are the Perfect Time to Tackle Estate Planning

As soon as the calendar flips to September, we enter the season of the “ber” months: September, October, November, and December. These months carry a unique energy — the air gets cooler, the days grow

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Estate Planning in San Francisco: Protect Your Life, Loved Ones, and Legacy

Estate Planning in San Francisco: Protect Your Life, Loved Ones, and Legacy

At Von Rock Law, we believe estate planning is more than paperwork — it’s a way to care for your loved ones, safeguard your wishes, and create a lasting legacy. Whether your family is traditional, ble

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Protect What Matters Most: LGBTQ Estate Planning in San Francisco

Protect What Matters Most: LGBTQ Estate Planning in San Francisco

We have all heard the saying, “You can’t take it with you.” What often goes unsaid, however, is that you can decide where it goes. Estate planning is more than a stack of legal documents. It is an act

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The Most Important Thing You Didn’t Pack for College

The Most Important Thing You Didn’t Pack for College

The dorm room is stocked. Tuition is paid. Your child is officially an adult and ready to take on the world. But here’s the catch — once they turn 18, you no longer have automatic authority to make de

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Estate Planning Is About Living, Not Dying: Why Your Voice Still Matters

Estate Planning Is About Living, Not Dying: Why Your Voice Still Matters

When most people hear “estate planning,” their mind jumps to wills, funerals, and the uncomfortable idea of death. But at Von Rock Law, we see it differently. Estate planning is not about dying — it’s

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Trust Administration and Probate Services in San Francisco: Clarity When Karl the Fog Rolls In

Trust Administration and Probate Services in San Francisco: Clarity When Karl the Fog Rolls In

When Karl the Fog Rolls In, We Bring Clarity In San Francisco, we’re no strangers to fog — and not just the kind brought in by our moody friend, Karl. The fog of legal confusion and emotional overwhe

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