There are unquestionably legions of hard-core proponents who readily extol the virtues of FATCA and want to see its legislative fiat persevere in the future.Notably, though, most of those supporters are individuals, families and business owners with no assets held in...
Bay Area Estate And Tax Planning Law Firm
Month: April 2017
Federal judge orders a halt to release of Prince’s ‘Deliverance’
Have you ever wondered what an estate representative's job would be if there were a potential for the estate to make additional income after the decedent's death? While an estate representative or executor isn't expected to be a financial wizard, he or she does need...
Your baby’s on the way: something you might want to consider now
Understandably, you need knowledgeable and on-point legal acumen brought to bear on your behalf if you are the scion of a family fortune with a strong eye on passing along great wealth to following generations.Astute estate planning -- regarding inheritances, lawfully...
Faithful companion: Can estate planning ensure care of a pet?
There was certainly a time when judges in California and across the country were uniformly disinclined in family law matters to spend more than a moment of time -- if any time at all -- considering the interests of Fido and/or Fluffy in a divorce matter. Pets were --...
What occurs during the probate process?
When a loved one passes away, you'll have many thoughts going through your mind. At some point, you must turn your attention to this person's estate plan.Did they have a will or a trust? With a will, there is no way around the probate process. Instead, this will move...