At the Law Office of Shekhar Chikhalikar and SNC Law Office we are committed to providing the best legal services available for young families, older adults and their loved ones. We are committed to helping families protect their assets, children, and assets for their children. We also help families to protect their family home from Medi-Cal recovery. We draft various types of trusts so that famil
ies can avoid probate, save estate taxes, keep their assets safe for their children from children's creditors, bad marriages, and bad decisions. We also help families provide support to their family member with special needs while maintaining their government benefits. What sets us apart from other law firms is the importance we place on our relationship with you, your family and forming a team for your interests. We are honest, and committed to providing prompt and complete service to our clients. We understand that every family has its own unique set of circumstances and we will customize your estate plan to address the needs of your family. We accomplish this through listening, coming to understand your needs, and then using our years of experience to help you find a solution that works for you and is in your best interest. We will help you retain control of your assets and seek out low cost or free solutions for long-term care for you or your loved ones. ESTATE PLANNING:
Basic Planning through wills or trusts
Advanced planning to include
Insurance Trusts
Family Limited Partnerships and Family LLC
Gift Planning
Private Foundations
Wealth Transfer Planning
Charitable Trusts (both lead and remainder)
Business Succession
Asset Protection Planning
Estate Tax Planning
Specific Situations
Death of a family member
“Step Family” estate planning issues
Singles Planning/Unmarried couples
Terminal Illness/Emergency Planning
Out of state property issues
Second marriage special issues
Changing revocable trusts
Funding
GUARDIANSHIP
CONSERVATORSHIP
SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING
AFTER DEATH:
Probate
Trust Administration
Probate and Trust Litigation
ELDER LAW / MEDI-CAL PLANNING
Eligibility Requirements
Income Requirements
Asset Requirement
Gifting
Planning for Community Spouse
Estate Recovery Issues
Asset Protection Entity
Disability Planning
Long Term Care Planning
Social Security Planning
Exempt Asset Planning
MEDIATION SERVICES
IMMIGRATION LAW
ENTERTAINMENT LAW
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
SLO Trust Maintenance Program
Legally Protected Children Plans
Marital Agreements
BUSINESS LAW
Nonprofit Foundations/Organizations
Choice of Business Entity
Business Entity conversion
Shareholder/ Buy-Sell Agreement
Partnerships
Small Business
Trademark, Copyright, other intellectual property issues
Limited Liability Companies
Corporations
