Jason R. Ekk, Esq. of Darling & Wilson, PC

04/30/2020

This is the most important announcement ever (maybe not, but I am excited). Our law firm has finally entered the 21st century:

We have a website!

https://dwlawfirm.com/

(Yes, they have functioned for decades without a website)

Darling & Wilson, PC, including its predecessors, has over 65 years of experience in practicing law, and is committed to assisting San Joaquin Central Valley residents with their Estate Planning, Trust Administration, Probate, Business Law and Civil Litigation needs. We have always and will continue...

04/29/2020

What is estate planning?

In legalese (please don’t fall asleep): estate planning is the preparation of documents that serve to manage an individual's asset base in the event of their incapacitation or death. The planning includes the bequest of assets to heirs and the settlement of estate taxes. 😴😴

In real people words: estate planning is making sure your stuff and minor children go to the people you want.

For some, estate planning conjures up the thought of large country estates, private jets, old men with monocles, and vacation homes in the Hamptons. That is not necessarily the case. Estate planning in its most basic form is making sure that if you are ever incapacitated (i.e. coma, Alzheimer’s, etc…) or when you die, that there are proper documents to make sure that your minor children are taken care of and your stuff (i.e. your money, 401ks, life insurance, businesses, bank accounts, house, baseball card collection, your favorite spork, etc…) goes where you want it to as opposed to having the courts help decide.

This normally includes documents like: wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced health care directives. (FYI: I will be writing more on what those things are in later posts)

In this crazy time we find ourselves in many are thinking about issues we normally would not be, like our own mortality or that of our loved ones. Our office is offering free consultations to go over your situation and see what may work for you. Feel free to call (559-608-3259) or email [email protected]. I know that money can be tight during this time and that is why it is a free consultation just to see where you are at. We may decide to wait to do anthing. But, since many of us have time to talk on the phone/zoom let's take advantage.
..Ok, I need to be honest: For those of you that know me you know I am an extrovert. So, this is all just a ruse to get you to call me so I have someone to talk to. 😉 So, please just call me. Maybe we can just talk about when imaginary baseball games.

In all seriousness, feel free to contact me and I hope you have a great day. 😁

03/27/2020

Feel free to write any topics or questions you would want me to talk about... preferably, something that pertains to the law.

(note: our website is under construction so you won't be able to click on it)