- GuardianshipIn California, conservatorships allow a trusted “conservator” to make financial and medical decisions on behalf of an incapacitated loved one. Guardianships are similar but are put in place for minors under the age of 18, and they are often used to care for a child and watch over their life insurance or trust fund until they are old enough to access it. Our attorneys are familiar with both guardianships and conservatorships and can help you establish one that best looks after your loved one’s security.
- Estate PlanningProbate, trust and estate administration is the process that occurs after one has died of transferring the decedent’s assets. Probate is the court process which must be used to transfer assets if someone dies with a will or without
- WillsLocated in Sacramento, our practice was established in 2006 by attorney Donna Shioya. At that time, Donna’s background was in general civil litigation, focusing on real estate, business and employment law. Passionate about helping people in a much more constructive manner, she shifted her focus to estate planning and probate, and has since evolved her practice to include trust and estate litigation involving will contests, financial elder abuse, and exploitation and trustee fiduciary duties.
- TrustsMy wife and I have 3 small children and they are everything to us and consider them to be our greatest assets. In order to protect their futures we felt it necessary to establish a living trust in the case of the unthinkable. LifePath Law came highly recommended to us by our trusted financial planner who assured us of Donna Shioya’s knowledge and professionalism. When we arrived at LifePath Law we were impressed by the courtesy of the staff, and once we sat down and discussed our needs with Donna Shioya, she exceeded our expectations. Donna and her staff were very meticulous and thorough and left no stone unturned. In the end we are so happy about our decision to do business with Donna and we feel confident our greatest assets will be protected.
- Power of Attorney
- ProbateWhile most California firms offer estate planning and probate services on a transaction-based model, charging for every page or service they provide, our approach is much more comprehensive. Rather than simply set up your estate plan and walk you out the door, we offer cutting-edge estate counseling so you can have a sense of comfort that your estate plan will best meet your needs and the needs of your family.