Kristal Trust Law

07/15/2026

"Your AI isn't dumb. Your prompt is."

Estate planning has entered a new era.

Traditional client:
"But my neighbor said..."

More advanced client:
"But AI said..."

My inner voice:
"Your AI isn't dumb. Your prompt is."

A moment later, out loud (just to myself):
"Start changing the world with yourself."

So... I'm working on my prompts now.

P.S. Brainstormed, refined, and illustrated with ChatGPT.
P.P.S. I don't ask ChatGPT legal questions about your matter, and I don't share your personal or confidential information with it.

06/28/2026

I often hear from families trying to understand what Medicare or Medi-Cal may (or may not) cover when a family member needs long-term care. It can be confusing, especially if you're just starting to explore your options.

If this may be relevant to your family, this free online educational program, offered by a local Bay Area nonprofit, is a good starting point. It covers the basics: what long-term care is, what Medicare and Medi-Cal cover, different ways to pay for care, and long-term care insurance options.
Save the date: August 7

Register here:

Learn about long term care, what Medicare and Medi-Cal cover, pros and cons of long term care insurance, and other information

02/16/2026

THE 5-MINUTE ESTATE PLANNING STEP MOST PEOPLE MISS
Estate planning today includes digital planning.
Even when clients do everything right - set up a trust and update beneficiary designations - digital assets can still create unexpected problems.

With my colleagues, we just discussed a situation where a surviving spouse had to consider opening a probate solely to obtain a court order for access to an Apple account.

That’s a headache that is almost always preventable.
📱 Apple – Legacy Contact
https://support.apple.com/en-us/102631
📧 Google – Inactive Account Manager
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/3036546
👤 Facebook – Legacy Contact
https://www.facebook.com/help/1506822589577997

It takes just a few minutes.

If the menu options look different, simply search:
“Digital legacy settings [platform name]” - platforms update their layouts frequently.

12/24/2025

Traditional / Seasonal greetings from your local estate planning attorney, wishing you
- a reasonably joyful end-of-year season,
- a generally satisfactory New Year,
- minimal paperwork,
- reliable fiduciaries,
- well-behaved beneficiaries, and
- a 2026 wish list that is both organized and enforceable.

If that list finally includes updating or creating your trust or will, you know where to find me.