We offer estate planning and elder law services focused on your family's needs. Whether it is help with Medi-Cal crisis planning, living trusts, wills, special needs trusts, or assisting with probate after a loved one passes away, we can help you. The Marsala Law Firm takes a holistic approach to helping you plan for life's challenges caused by illness, disability, or financial hardship.
We identify present and future care needs, and help families formulate a plan to ensure the quality of life for every member of the family, from your children to your elderly parents or spouse. We are different from traditional estate planning law firms because we are not focused on just asset protection but also on your quality of life.
We understand that travel can be difficult, especially in Santa Clara county, and we offer flexible home and after hours appointments as needed to minimize the disruption to your work or family at no additional cost.Even healthy adults need a plan for how their financial and healthcare decisions will be handled in case of a serious accident.
We identify present and future care needs, and help families formulate a plan to ensure the quality of life for every member of the family, from your children to your elderly parents or spouse. We are different from traditional estate planning law firms because we are not focused on just asset protection but also on your quality of life.
We understand that travel can be difficult, especially in Santa Clara county, and we offer flexible home and after hours appointments as needed to minimize the disruption to your work or family at no additional cost.Even healthy adults need a plan for how their financial and healthcare decisions will be handled in case of a serious accident.
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A San Jose native, Jeannette R. Marsala worked in the medical field before becoming an attorney.
She worked at Agnews Developmental Center, caring for special needs adults with developmental disabilities.
She also worked at Golden State Ambulance as a medical dispatcher, biller, and financial manager.
Jeannette is an approachable attorney who genuinely cares about making a difference in her clients' lives.
Jeannette started the Marsala Law Firm because she wanted to help families in a way that other law firms couldn't.
She worked at Agnews Developmental Center, caring for special needs adults with developmental disabilities.
She also worked at Golden State Ambulance as a medical dispatcher, biller, and financial manager.
Jeannette is an approachable attorney who genuinely cares about making a difference in her clients' lives.
Jeannette started the Marsala Law Firm because she wanted to help families in a way that other law firms couldn't.
We offer free initial consultations so you can understand our process and services before you make any commitments.
We thoroughly analyze your life, and design a life plan that is right for you This starts with a preliminary questionnaire, follow by in-person meeting, and detailed communications so we design the life plan that you want.
At the signing meeting, we make sure you agree with and understand all aspects of your life plan.
Our life plans don't end with your signature.
The number #1 reason why trusts fails is because of something that happens after the signing, which is why we follow up with you to make sure your life plan is updated when your life changes.
We thoroughly analyze your life, and design a life plan that is right for you This starts with a preliminary questionnaire, follow by in-person meeting, and detailed communications so we design the life plan that you want.
At the signing meeting, we make sure you agree with and understand all aspects of your life plan.
Our life plans don't end with your signature.
The number #1 reason why trusts fails is because of something that happens after the signing, which is why we follow up with you to make sure your life plan is updated when your life changes.
However, flat fees are not possible for certain types of cases (such as for litigation or when Court approval is required).
But we always communicate with you regarding your case so you know what to expect.
Unfortunately, "simple" is not always simple.
I can't tell you how many times a client thought their matter was "simple" but when I reviewed their case, it involved complex legal issues.
We take a holistic approach to all our cases to ensure that our services truly resolve your problem.
Together, we decided on how you want to approach the problem.
But we always communicate with you regarding your case so you know what to expect.
Unfortunately, "simple" is not always simple.
I can't tell you how many times a client thought their matter was "simple" but when I reviewed their case, it involved complex legal issues.
We take a holistic approach to all our cases to ensure that our services truly resolve your problem.
Together, we decided on how you want to approach the problem.
The most common estate planning document is your will.
A will lets people know your wishes for how your property should be distributed after you pass away.
For example, "To my dutiful daughter, I leave my house."
Do you want to limit how the property is given to your heirs (i.e., children will receive property once they turn 25)?.
Who will make decisions for you if you are alive but unable to manage your financial affairs and health decisions?.
Other estate planning documents commonly include a living trust, power of attorney, advanced healthcare directive, living will, memorial arrangements, business succession plans, marital property agreements, etc.
A will lets people know your wishes for how your property should be distributed after you pass away.
For example, "To my dutiful daughter, I leave my house."
Do you want to limit how the property is given to your heirs (i.e., children will receive property once they turn 25)?.
Who will make decisions for you if you are alive but unable to manage your financial affairs and health decisions?.
Other estate planning documents commonly include a living trust, power of attorney, advanced healthcare directive, living will, memorial arrangements, business succession plans, marital property agreements, etc.
A business succession plan is an exit plan in the event of incapacity, retirement, death, bankruptcy or divorce.
If you were to unexpectedly get ill or die, what is the plan for the business to continue operating?
Especially in closely-held family businesses, a business succession plan helps ensure that your family is protected in the event the business loses its greatest asset - you.
A corporation may not be the best form of business to protect the business from your creditors.
Further, you may still be subject to personal liability from your business creditors if you haven't properly maintained the "corporate shield."
If you were to unexpectedly get ill or die, what is the plan for the business to continue operating?
Especially in closely-held family businesses, a business succession plan helps ensure that your family is protected in the event the business loses its greatest asset - you.
A corporation may not be the best form of business to protect the business from your creditors.
Further, you may still be subject to personal liability from your business creditors if you haven't properly maintained the "corporate shield."
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