Category Archives: California Law

Reducing Tax Burden for 2018 Part 2

Part 2 in a 2-Part Series   Last year (at the end of 2018), we wrote about how to reduce the Taxable Income of Irrevocable Trusts. Click here to reference that blog. This week, we conclude our two-part series by discussing other strategies you may wish to employ before seeing your accountant in 2019. Under federal […]

Strategies for Saving on 2018 Income Taxes

Part 1 in a 2-Part Series about Tax Savings Now is the time to begin looking at ways to minimize your 2018 income tax bill.  This blog post, which is the first of a two-part series, outlines several strategies to consider before the end of the year. Granted, this is a lot of tax talk. […]

Start Thinking about 2018 Taxes

Tax Documentation 2018

Believe it or not, the end of the year is rapidly approaching. So, now is the time to take a moment and start preparing your year-end tax planning for 2018. This is extra important this tax year because of the changes to the tax law which became effective in 2018. As a result, your taxes […]

Your 3-Step Guide to Creating an Informed Estate Plan

Planning for the Financial Future of a Troubled Adult Child  Are you concerned about any of your adult children? A well-executed estate plan can pose extra challenges for families with adult children struggling with addiction, marital issues, or irresponsibility with money. The last thing you want is for your wealth to end up having a […]

How Estate Planning Can Help You Dream About Your Future

Attorney Estate Planning

A dream without a plan is just a wish. Estate planning takes your wishes and turns them into reality. Estate planning is also a great way to focus on the legacy you want to leave behind for loved ones, so they can avoid the expense and delays associated with probate. And, in the process, you […]

Back-To-School Prep: Not Just About Supplies

College Students & Guardianship

With your children’s wellbeing weighing on your mind each day, you could forget about some of the most important factors involved caring for their present as well as their future: naming a guardian for your estate plan. Guardianship & More When was the last time you reflected on the person you selected to be guardian? […]

The High Cost of Dementia for Patients and Families

According to a recent report from the Alzheimer’s Association, one in nine Americans age 65 or older have Alzheimer’s Disease. With Baby Boomers entering their senior years and people living longer, that number could triple by 2050. And Alzheimer’s is just one cause of dementia. Long Term Care in Cases of Dementia Caring for someone […]

Exploring the California Probate Process

With probate court, the rules and processes differ depending on the deceased’s state of residence. If your loved one lives in California, this is what you should know: What is Probate?