Debra Law, A Professional Corporation

08/27/2026

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08/24/2026

Hi! I’m Debra, owner of Debra Law and your next estate planning attorney.

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08/20/2026

We’re mobile! Don’t have the ability to get to downtown Modesto? Does your work schedule stop you from being able to meet during regular business hours? At Debra Law, we want to ensure all clients are able to benefit from estate planning, regardless of location.

Debra Law is proud to serve clients located in Sacramento, Stanislaus, San Joaquin, and Merced counties. Weekend appointments available for Stanislaus county clients.

And as always, our phone consultations are 100% free.

Call or text 209-593-9078 and secure your legacy today!

08/04/2026

We love hearing feedback like this from our clients! 💬

An unfortunate truth in the legal field is that many attorneys don’t take the time to fully explain the documents they draft. This often leads to confusion, and in several cases I’ve handled, incomplete or incorrect estate plans.

As a client, you place immense trust in legal professionals to protect your family and legacy. But if an estate plan isn’t drafted correctly, it may not hold up when it matters most, potentially forcing your loved ones into court and probate anyway.

If you have an existing estate plan that’s due for a review or update, make sure you work with a firm that prioritizes your understanding and long-term protection.

Free consultations, flat-rate pricing. Call 209-593-9078 today!

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08/01/2026

August is National Make-a-Will Month!

Did you know that roughly 70% of Americans don't currently have a Will?

Wills are about more than just money. Wills name guardians for your minor children, reduce family conflict at your passing, and allow for the smooth administration of your estate when used in conjunction with a Trust!

If you've been on the fence about creating a comprehensive estate plan, National Make-a-Will Month is the perfect time to learn more.

Contact Debra Law at 209-593-9078 for a free consultation today!

07/22/2026

What happens to your bills and financial accounts if you become incapacitated? Well, without a financial power of attorney, also called a Durable Power of Attorney in California, the court will likely have to get involved.

When you create a DPOA, you nominate someone, along with at least one backup person, who has the legal right to pay your bills on your behalf and access your funds to take care of your financial needs while you are in a period of incapacitation, whether physical or mental.

In most cases, this document also nominates someone to act as your conservator in the event that a conservatorship is necessary. Completing this document allows for seamless management of your affairs if anything happens to you during life.

When you create a comprehensive estate plan at Debra Law, this is one of the many documents included!

07/08/2026

What is a California Advance Health Care Directive (AHCD)?

Think of an AHCD as your personal instruction manual for medical emergencies. If you are ever in an accident, under heavy sedation, or facing an illness where you cannot speak for yourself, this legal document speaks for you.

In California, a standard AHCD does two major things:
1) Appoints Your “Healthcare Agent” (Power of Attorney)
You choose one primary person (and a backup) to step into your shoes and make medical decisions for you.

Why this matters: Without this, California law defaults to a generic list of relatives (or requires an expensive, slow court-ordered conservatorship) to decide who speaks for you. Your spouse or parents do not automatically get the final say without it!

2) Outlines Your Healthcare Instructions (Living Will)
You get to put your specific wishes in writing so your agent and doctors don’t have to guess. You can outline your choices regarding:
End-of-life care and life-sustaining treatment
Pain management and comfort care
Organ donation
Personal or religious beliefs regarding medical interventions

🛑 Who Needs One?
Every California adult over the age of 18.
The second someone legally becomes an adult, their parents lose the automatic right to view their medical records or dictate their care. Whether you are 18 or 80, having an AHCD ensures you stay in the driver’s seat of your own health.

Your comprehensive estate plan with Debra Law includes an AHCD, as well as all necessary documents to avoid probate, nominate a conservator, name guardians for minor children, and appoint a representative to make financial decisions for you.

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07/06/2026

Own a home? Think an estate plan is too expensive? The unfortunate reality is that without a Trust, your home (and other assets) will be forced through probate. This process takes anywhere from 1 to 2 years, sometimes longer, and will cost your beneficiaries tens of thousands. The average fees are anywhere from $20,000 to $40,000, plus any creditors you owe at the time of your death (yes, including all your shopping sprees AND the mortgage on your home) will come out of the proceeds of the home sale before any family member gets anything.

On top of the money aspect, you lose all control over deciding who gets what. Even if you’re estranged from a child, that child gets a piece of your estate, as dictated by the California probate code.

Additionally, probate is public. This means that anyone and everyone has the ability to sit in on court proceedings and learn your business. Trusts, on the other hand, are private.

With a comprehensive estate plan, your home is protected through your Trust and will be transferred without court delay upon your death.

Although it may seem expensive at first, working with an attorney to create a comprehensive estate plan is a one-time, couple-thousand dollar investment that will save you and your loved ones tens of thousands in the future.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸Happy Independence Day from Debra Law. Today, we celebrate 250 years of freedom and our independent nation🇺🇸 Debra Law will be closed until Monday to spend time with friends, family, and reflecting on our gratefulness to live in this beautiful country.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.”

On this important holiday, remember that the only way you can maintain independence over your assets is through a Trust!

06/10/2026

So absolutely grateful for the feature! Thank you She Is Loved- Modesto 💕

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