Estate Tax

The idea of paying taxes is enough to make almost any California resident groan. Even after their passing, residents' estates could face taxation from the government. Of course, many individuals may think that they do not have to worry about reducing estate taxes...

Individuals who have accrued a considerable amount of wealth throughout their lives may have reason to be concerned about their taxable estate. Some California residents may exceed the exemption limit and their estate could face taxation after their passing. As a...

When many California residents think of their end-of-life wishes, they consider who they want to receive certain assets. However, it is important to go beyond that line of thinking when estate planning. For example, it is often a smart move for parties to consider...

Many California residents worry about the taxes their estate may face after their passing. Many individuals may have wealth that exceeds the exemption limit, and as a result, they want to look into reducing estate taxes. Fortunately, a bypass trust may be able to help...

Having an estate plan is an excellent step toward establishing one's legacy in California. But like so many things in life, estate planning is meant to be an ongoing process. The plan should be reviewed and revised as needed every few years. The current fluctuations...

The advent of a new year often means new tax laws that will have an impact on estate planning strategies. January of 2020 was no exception with the enactment of the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Act, known as the SECURE Act of 2019. The act has...

It is January, the month for resolutions. Addressing the issue of creating an estate plan is occasionally one of those resolutions and is one that people in California should keep. People often have the mistaken thought that they don't have assets worth protecting and...

Another new year has arrived, and many people's thoughts turn to the future as they consider goals and accomplishments to be pursued in the coming months. For many in California, this may include the task of estate planning. While contemplating one's passing may not...

Another year is ending and many people take the opportunity to review estate plans as they head into the new year. One question that frequently arises concerns any tax changes to be aware of and any steps that can be taken regarding protecting assets and reducing...

As people go about their lives they grow up, embark on a career, raise a family and throughout all of this amass assets to bequeath to the next generation. It can become a legacy that one hopes will benefit the next and future generations. Real estate is often part of...