With more than 30 years of legal experience, Michael Amthor brings seasoned judgment, practical insight, and a highly personal approach to estate planning, probate, and trust administration. He helps individuals and families protect what they have built, prepare for the future, and create plans that reflect both their financial circumstances and the people and relationships that matter most to them... Read More!
Comprehensive Estate Planning: Cover All Your Bases
Simple planning often begins with a will, but a complete plan requires more than a... [Read more]
Probate Explained: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling an estate after someone dies. It ensures debts... [Read more]
For Lonely Seniors, a Pet Trust Can Make All the Difference
Loneliness often creeps in quietly as the years go by. Children grow up, friends move... [Read more]
What’s the 2026 Federal Estate Tax Exclusion?
When a new year approaches, the government revises a variety of financial benchmarks to account... [Read more]
Other Medi-Cal Changes on the Horizon
From an elder law perspective, the upcoming reinstatement of the Medi-Cal asset limit is getting... [Read more]
Big Medi-Cal News: The Asset Limit is Coming Back in 2026
Big Medi-Cal news on the horizon! The most significant elder law issue is the matter... [Read more]
