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Michael Lonich

About Michael Lonich

Specializing in Divorce and Estate Planning, I am San Jose Attorney, Michael E. Lonich; and I have been battling for client’s rights for nearly 40 years. When focusing on divorce, child custody, and related matters, I know all too well the emotional and financial toll divorce has on clients. Integrity, common sense, and a passion for what I do which guarantee the best possible results for my clients. Resolution of family law issues requires an attorney able to navigate the myriad legal and emotional issues presented in cases. Financial issues, child custody, domestic violence, valuation of property, analysis of RSUs, hidden assets, spousal and child support, all may require trial, mediation, or a collaborative effort with the parties. Regardless, each client gets the individualized attention they require. Every family law case is unique, we partner with you to develop a comprehensive approach to get the best results.

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Transferring The Family Business, But To Which Child?

July 27, 2015 in Business Law, Estate Planning /by Michael Lonich

After years spend building up a successful family business, many want to pass on their success to their next generation of family members. Unfortunately, conflicts in family businesses are likely to occur when the owner and other family members begin to consider and examine the transfer of the ownership and control of the business. One […]

Special Needs Trusts: What Are They?

July 20, 2015 in Estate Planning /by Michael Lonich

Special Needs Trusts are imperative for beneficiaries who are disabled and receive some form of government benefits. The beneficiaries of Special Needs Trusts may be either a developmentally or physically disabled minor or adult. A standard Family Trust may not be appropriate for a Special Needs person because they do not address the specific necessities […]

Common Fears about Divorce in California

June 18, 2015 in Family Law /by Michael Lonich

For the longest time, your spouse was your world. Whenever you had an exciting day, an interesting moment or fun experience you couldn’t wait to share it with them. They were your life, and they were enough. Today, everything is different. You and your significant other argue – constantly. It’s been like this for a […]

Question: What happens to your Facebook account when you die?

February 20, 2015 in Estate Planning, Probate /by Michael Lonich

Answer: Now, you can designate someone to control your Facebook account with the legacy contact option. As estate planners, we see people each day who think about what happens to their personal effects when they pass away. We write wills in order to designate who should receive a client’s material possession upon their death and […]

How will proposed tax reform affect your estate plan?

January 30, 2015 in Business Law, Estate Planning, Probate /by Michael Lonich

On January 20th, 2015, President Obama stood before a joint session of Congress and delivered the annual State of the Union address. Some of the topics discussed were the current State of the Union, College Savings Plan reform, his legislative agenda as well as several White House proposed tax reforms for the upcoming fiscal year. […]

Estate Planning Lessons from Robin Williams

August 22, 2014 in Estate Planning, In the Community, Probate /by Michael Lonich

As many of us mourn the loss of this great comedic genius, new information is still coming forward about Robin Williams. According to ABC News, with more than half of his movies portraying Williams as the leading man, his movies grossed over $6 billion throughout his career. While he was paid $165,000 per episode for […]

Your Business Exit strategy should start today

July 15, 2014 in Business Law, Estate Planning /by Michael Lonich

If you draft a will in order to ensure that your heirs are taken care, developing a business succession plan will ensure your company continues to thrive after you are gone. As the economy slowly emerges from the shadow of The Great Recession of 2009, businesses are also starting to thrive again. While storefront businesses […]

The Surprising Tax Benefits of Holding Title as Community Property with Right of Survivorship

May 30, 2014 in Estate Planning /by Michael Lonich

A married couple in California can hold title to their real property in various forms. Historically, many couples took title in joint tenancy without first consulting with an attorney, merely because their real estate agent would suggest it. However, the way that a couple holds title to an asset can have significant consequences in the […]

A Cautionary Tale of Fill-in-the-Blank Wills: Not So E-Z After All

April 9, 2014 in Estate Planning /by Michael Lonich

Online platforms like Legal Zoom and Rocket Lawyer, as well as form wills marketed by companies like E-Z Legal Forms, are gaining popularity in the estate planning world. However, a recent Florida decision* serves as a fresh reminder that using one of these one-size-fits all approaches to estate planning could land your family in court […]

Trust Administration: The Basics

April 3, 2014 in Estate Planning /by Michael Lonich

Trust administration is the process used to ensure that a trustee complies with California law and is carrying out the mandates of the trust as written. For example, a common task in trust administration is ensuring that the title to assets held in the trust is properly transferred. Trust administration also includes the process by […]

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