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Articles 2010 California Consumer Guide to Wills, Living Trusts and Estate Planning A guide to estate planning options available to California residents, including some advanced planning options. "10 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Planning for your Special Needs Child" There are several mistakes that can easily be made when you plan for a special needs child. This gives some solutions. "The Castle Trust - How to Protect Your Children’s’ Future Inheritance From Creditors’ Claims, Divorce, and Bankruptcy" Leaving an inheritance outright to a child or other heir may lead to the inheritance being lost through no fault of the child. "How Inheritances Are Lost! (the Castle Trust revisited)" Many family fortunes can be built up and then lost in three generations or less. This article discusses many of the ways that inheritances are lost. "The Advance Health Care Directive and the Requirements of HIPAA" All health care providers have to comply with the federal HIPAA law (The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). "I Only Have a House, So Why Do I Need a Trust?" Many people only own a home and have few other assets. Contrary to popular belief, estate planning is still needed. The Law Offices of Robert P. Bergman assists families with Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning for children, and Probate and Trust Administration in the Silicon Valley (Santa Clara County, California).