Blog, Civil Litigation
In November 2013, we convinced the First District Court of Appeal to overturn trial level judge’s ruling. We felt the trial judge had made an incorrect ruling. This appellate court ruling resulted in the case being dismissed. We had asked the trial court to dismiss a...
Blog, Civil Litigation
Estate Administrations doesn’t always go as smoothly as planned. Trustees and executors often have to contend with greedy grandchildren, squabbling siblings, snubbed spouses, and other untrustworthy trustees. Societal trends such as blended families, adult...
Blog, Estate Planning
The third part of a typical Advance Health Care Directive is the election for organ and tissue donation. California and the other states are “opt in” states. That is to say, the potential donor, his or her health care agent and/or his or her family must...
Blog, Estate Planning
In the second part, you make the “Advance Directive” to the physician who may be treating you in the future. In essence, you initial the box which best speaks of your desire for life sustaining treatment under a particular set of circumstances. Generally, if I arrive...
Blog, Estate Planning
Advance Health Care Directives, often referred to as Living Wills, Advance Medical Directives or Powers of Attorney for Health Care are important estate planning documents for individuals from 18 to 80 and beyond . What is an Advance Health Care Directive? In...
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Since 1953 McDowall Cotter has brought a common-sense approach to the practice of law. Now we want to welcome you to this new approach—the McDowall Cotter blog! Join us weekly for articles and discussion topics on the latest court rulings, laws and other matters of...