Why do I need an estate plan rather than a will?
Some states give a will more power than other states. However, California is NOT one of them. Here in California, if you simply have a will and forego creating a complete living trust, your estate will be subject to probate. A will does not protect from probate, federal estate taxes or provide asset protection. A comprehensive living trust (or an estate plan) can provide protection from probate, federal death taxes, and asset protection. It is the preeminent document tha
If I get arrested, can I get my visa revoked?
Unfortunately, the answer is yes. If you are on an H1B or an L1 visa and you are charged (arrested for a crime of moral turpitude), USCIS can immediately revoke your visa status. Sometimes, they do so even before your arraignment. It is extremely important to be very careful while under the jurisdiction of USCIS. Charges of domestic violence, even if not convicted as yet, can have detrimental affects on your legal visa status. If you are ever in a situation where you hav
