California is home to many children with special needs. If you are the parent of a special needs child, establishing a special needs trust for them can set your mind at ease that the resources will always be there to provide your child with the care they need, even if...
Month: August 2019
Understanding a pour-over will
At The Law Offices of Richard Wingerden, we help clients start an estate plan and also keep it updated as their needs and wishes change over time. We know how important it is that all the elements of your estate plan work together to accomplish your overall long-term...
How does the criminal discovery process work?
Should you find yourself accused of allegedly committing a crime in California, you basically have two choices: accept a plea bargain, assuming the prosecutor offers you one, or go to trial and put your fate in the hands of a jury. If you choose the latter course, one...
What is the three-strikes law?
If you have been accused of a felony crime in California, it is imperative to be aware of the Three Strikes Sentencing Law. Implemented in 1994, the Three Strikes Sentencing Law mandates that if a defendant is facing a second felony charge after previously being...