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When your mother passed away, you didn't think there would be any issues. You and your siblings, you thought, were all on the same page. You thought you'd all just be happy with whatever you inherited and that you'd be working together to get through this tough time...
You might be familiar with Jim Cramer from his long-time television presence as an investment commentator or from the many books he has written on that subject.Cramer also occasionally beams in on estate planning matters, generally emphasizing while doing so the often...
Trusts are impressively flexible and creative estate planning instruments that provide varied benefits – including significant tax advantages – for their creators and beneficiaries.Many trusts readily illustrate that utility, including a special needs...
Let’s state the obvious regarding the current COVID-19 global health pandemic: It is a dangerous and persistent nemesis that has materially altered the lives of Californians and people spanning the globe.We have stressed that point periodically on our website at...
It’s called a grantor retained annuity trust. Candidly, it’s not an estate planning tool with universal applicability.Could it make sense for you, though? We reference GRATs on our website at the long-established Bay Area Law Offices of Connie Yi. We...
Parents want to protect their children and provide for them as much as possible. The chances are good that you've ensured that your children have the best standard of life possible right now. They are accustomed to this and probably think that it will continue.Because...
Even the estate of a deceased planner who executed a will goes through the process known as probate.A key focus of probate is the one entertained by the creditors of an individual who has passed away. A recent national article on the process notes that creditors avail...
Here’s an initial point to note concerning today’s above-posed blog headline: You unquestionably do need to spotlight all foreign financial holdings you control and ensure legal compliance with Internal Revenue Service mandates. If you don’t, there will literally be a...
The COVID-19 health care crisis presses on, with material challenges still arising in California and globally. Notwithstanding the pandemic’s persistence, though, encouraging developments are emerging that underscore successes in the fight to restore...
You certainly merit a shout out and congratulations if you’ve taken the proactive step to work with proven legal counsel and execute tailored estate planning documents.Like many individuals, you perhaps had some trepidation when beginning that exercise,...