Michael Gilfix, Esq.

Michael Gilfix, Esq., partner with Gilfix & La Poll Associates LLP, Palo Alto, California, and fellow of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He is author of Beat Estate Tax Forever: Planning for Future Generations. Gilfix.com

Living Trust vs. Will: What You Should Know
Estate Planning

Living Trust vs. Will: What You Should Know

Michael Gilfix, Esq. | November 6, 2024

Wondering whether a will or a living trust is the appropriate document for your estate plan? The answer is simple—you…

The Most Important Document You Need
Personal Finances

The Most Important Document You Need

Michael Gilfix, Esq. | May 1, 2024

Imagine that you or an elderly family member has a stroke. Chances are she appointed a proxy to make health-care…

Create a Lasting Legacy with a Dynasty Trust
Estate Planning

Create a Lasting Legacy with a Dynasty Trust

Michael Gilfix, Esq. | February 5, 2023

An underused estate-planning tool could benefit your descendants down through the generations—or even the centuries. Dynasty trusts, sometimes called perpetual…