Our Estate Planning & Probate Blog

When it comes to estate planning, a little information can go a long way. In our blog, our legal team explores common problems we see when reviewing estate plans, as well as tips you can put into practice immediately to protect your future.

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IRS Sets Value Of Michael Jackson’s Image
IRS disputes Michael Jackson estate's $2,105 valuation of his image, assessing it at $430 million. Our probate lawyer explores this tax saga and its impact.

Date: 10/02/2013 Category: Probate
Easing The Tax Bite When Selling Your Business
A lot of small business owners accelerated sales of their companies into 2012 in anticipation of the new higher tax rates ... Business

Date: 10/01/2013 Category: Estate Planning
Charitable Giving According To The Oracle Of Omaha
We're big fans of legendary investor Warren Buffett, so when he announces that he wants to teach us something-for free, no ... Charitable Gifting

Date: 09/30/2013 Category: Estate Planning
Vacation Home (Inheritance) Headaches Worth Avoiding
It sounds like a nice problem to have: handing down a family vacation home from one generation to the next. But the process - ... Estate Planning

Date: 09/28/2013 Category: Estate Planning
Home Care Or Institutional Care?
It might be easier than you think for you, or a loved one, to stay at home as you age... Nine out of 10 Americans say they ... Elder Law

Date: 09/27/2013 Category: General
Avoiding The 2013 Capital Gains Gotcha
Last year's historically low capital gains tax rate of 15% is, well, history, but there are still ways around the new higher ... Estate Planning

Date: 09/26/2013 Category: Estate Planning
Avoiding Medicare “Marketplace Plans” Confusion
After reassuring seniors that Medicare is not part of the new health insurance marketplaces, administration officials have a ... Elder Law

Date: 09/25/2013 Category: Estate Planning
Key Considerations When Selling Your Business
While the truth may be painful, an entrepreneur who recognizes the realities they will face when selling a business will fare ... Business

Date: 09/24/2013 Category: General | General
Successful Successions Require Planning
He chose two people he wanted to sell to who were already working in the company. They were young, they were paid well, and ... Business

Date: 09/20/2013 Category: Estate Planning
Testing The Inheritance Of Test Tube Babies Born Post-Mortem
The number of children conceived through in vitro fertilization has doubled over the last decade. The technology that has ... Estate Planning

Date: 09/19/2013 Category: Estate Planning
Foreign Retirements Attract FATCA Scrutiny
A U.S. tax crackdown is coming for foreign retirement plans. The U.S. has been pushing banks and individuals to report ... Elder Law

Date: 09/17/2013 Category: Estate Planning
Planning To Avoid Inheritance Failures in Torrance California
Planning for an inheritance can be thorny. You can be consumed by unrealistic ideas and make a number of missteps that could ... Estate Planning

Date: 09/16/2013 Category: Estate Planning

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