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Experienced, guidance for estate planning, administration and/or liti We are still available via telephone and email as usual.

Due to COVID we are open for in person (socially distanced) meetings or onsite services by appointment only. We are also providing telephone or virtual consultations in lieu of in person meetings. Additionally, we are happy to make house calls or to meet out doors.

Think estate planning is only for people with millions of dollars? Think again. An estate plan can address much more tha...
10/19/2026

Think estate planning is only for people with millions of dollars? Think again. An estate plan can address much more than the size of your bank account.
Who should help manage your finances if you cannot? Who should make health care decisions if you can't speak for yourself? Who should manage your trust? How should important property and assets be handled?

Estate planning is about making decisions before someone else may have to make them for you. You don't have to be wealthy to have important decisions to make.

Did you know your family may be able to avoid probate court with the right estate plan? Probate can mean delays, added e...
10/18/2026

Did you know your family may be able to avoid probate court with the right estate plan?

Probate can mean delays, added expenses, and unnecessary stress for your loved ones. Learn how living trusts, beneficiary designations, and proper estate planning can help protect your family and simplify the process.

Read our latest blog to learn more: https://cannonlegalfirm.com/2026/10/how-to-avoid-probate-in-california/

When family members disagree over an estate or trust, going straight into a courtroom doesn't have to be the only possib...
10/16/2026

When family members disagree over an estate or trust, going straight into a courtroom doesn't have to be the only possible path. Mediation can give people an opportunity to sit down with a neutral mediator and work toward a resolution. The mediator doesn't make the decision for the parties. Instead, mediation can provide a structured process for discussing the dispute and exploring possible solutions.

Why does that matter? Because sometimes the goal isn't simply to "win." Sometimes the goal is to find a workable solution for all parties, while helping to preserve relationships, reduce conflict, and avoid longer legal battles.

If an estate dispute is escalating, understanding your options matters. Learn more at www.cannonlegalfirm.com

Estate disputes aren't always about greed. Sometimes they can begin with confusion. Who was supposed to manage the trust...
10/14/2026

Estate disputes aren't always about greed. Sometimes they can begin with confusion. Who was supposed to manage the trust? What did the person actually intend? Why was an asset handled differently? Who has authority to make a decision? Why does one family member have information that another doesn't?

When expectations aren't clear, even close families can find themselves in conflict. Good estate planning isn't only about assets. It can also be about reducing uncertainty. Clear documents, appropriate planning, and communication can help families understand what was intended.

Would your family know what to do if they had to step in tomorrow?

Online forms can make legal planning look incredibly simple. But your life isn't a fill-in-the-blank form.Estate plannin...
10/12/2026

Online forms can make legal planning look incredibly simple. But your life isn't a fill-in-the-blank form.

Estate planning can involve trusts, beneficiaries, trustees, financial powers, health care decisions, asset ownership, and other details that need to work together. A document can look professional and still fail to accomplish what you intended.

The real question should be: "Will this plan actually work for my specific situation?" Before relying on an online document, understand what it does and what it doesn't do. Learn more at www.cannonlegalfirm.com

Being named a trustee is an important responsibility, but do you know what the law requires of you?From managing trust a...
10/11/2026

Being named a trustee is an important responsibility, but do you know what the law requires of you?

From managing trust assets to protecting beneficiaries’ interests, even a simple mistake can lead to costly legal disputes.

Our latest blog explains the duties of a trustee in California, common mistakes to avoid, and what can happen when responsibilities are ignored.

Learn what every trustee needs to know before problems arise. https://cannonlegalfirm.com/2026/10/trustee-duties-what-you-need-to-know/

Imagine being temporarily unable to communicate after an accident or serious medical event. Who knows what kind of medic...
10/09/2026

Imagine being temporarily unable to communicate after an accident or serious medical event. Who knows what kind of medical care you would want? Who would you trust to communicate your wishes?

An Advance Health Care Directive can allow you to document your health care preferences and designate someone to make health care decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so.

It isn't just a document for "old age." Unexpected situations don't check your birthday first. Have you made your health care wishes clear?

Learn more at www.cannonlegalfirm.com

You carefully selected a trustee. But what happens if that person has passed away, moved away, become unable to serve, o...
10/07/2026

You carefully selected a trustee. But what happens if that person has passed away, moved away, become unable to serve, or simply no longer wants the responsibility?

Your estate plan depends on the people you name to carry out important responsibilities. That is why reviewing your successor trustees and other key decision-makers matters. A name written into an old document doesn't automatically mean that person is still the right choice today.

Take a moment to ask yourself: Are your trustees still living? Are they willing to serve? Do they know what you've asked them to do?

A few questions today could prevent significant confusion later.

Think your trust is finished forever once it has been signed? Life changes. Your estate plan may need to change with it....
10/05/2026

Think your trust is finished forever once it has been signed? Life changes. Your estate plan may need to change with it.

Marriage, divorce, the birth of a child, a death in the family, changes in your finances, a move, or changes involving the people you selected to help manage your affairs can all be reasons to review your plan. When was the last time you reviewed your estate plan?

Visit www.cannonlegalfirm to learn more

What happens if you suddenly can’t make your own healthcare or financial decisions?Elder law planning can help protect y...
10/04/2026

What happens if you suddenly can’t make your own healthcare or financial decisions?

Elder law planning can help protect your independence, finances, healthcare wishes, and the people you love.

Don’t wait for a crisis to make these important decisions. Read our latest blog to learn how elder law can help you plan ahead and protect your future. https://cannonlegalfirm.com/2026/10/elder-law-protecting-what-matters-most/

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