Sole proprietors need business estate planning, possibly more than other business entities. Sole proprietors need more protection because their personal assets are not actually separate from the business. That means, when you pass away your business cannot continue unless you have a business estate plan in place. Unless you provide a specific plan of action in place, your expectations for business succession may not be realized. Let our estate planning attorneys help. Why a business estate … [Read more...] about Estate Planning Attorneys Help Sole Proprietors With Their Business Plan
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Age-Related Retirement Milestones
Retirement takes planning. This article includes milestone ages, such as when you must begin taking distributions from retirement plans. The article also includes links to resources which will be helpful in your retirement planning process. Age-Related Retirement Milestones … [Read more...] about Age-Related Retirement Milestones
Retirement is Complicated
Many factors go into retirement decisions. This article examines many of those factors, such as where to retire, access to healthcare, income taxation, estate taxation, property taxation, etc. This article includes many links to helpful lists. Retirement is Complicated … [Read more...] about Retirement is Complicated
Estate Planning: Simple is not Always Better
Clients often want the simplest estate planning solution possible. While keeping it simple is an understandable goal, the simplest solutions are not often the best. This article shows a couple simple solutions for estate planning and why, in most circumstances, a living trust is at the center of a more robust estate plan and more likely to provide the desired protections. Estate Planning: Simple is not Always Better … [Read more...] about Estate Planning: Simple is not Always Better
Estate Planning: The Simplest Plan is Usually Not the Best
Clients often want the simplest estate planning solution possible. However, the simplest solution is doing nothing. Usually, doing nothing does not result in the desired outcome. Estate Planning: The Simplest Plan is Usually Not the Best … [Read more...] about Estate Planning: The Simplest Plan is Usually Not the Best
Understanding the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
A common misconception that clients often have is that a child can directly inherit property. Until an individual reaches the age of majority, which in California is 18, that person cannot inherit property in their own name. Instead, an adult must be appointed as the custodian of the property and manage it until the child reaches the age of majority and can be responsible for the property themselves. Our Los Angeles estate planning lawyers can answer your questions about estate planning for … [Read more...] about Understanding the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act
New Tax Law May Affect State Income Tax, Too!
The new tax law has many impacts on state income taxes in 2018. The law limits the deductibility of state income taxes for federal purposes. It also raises the federal standard deduction amount. However, taxpayers should consider the impact on their state income tax of the decisions they make to minimize their federal taxes. This article examines why. New Tax Law May Affect State Income Tax, Too! … [Read more...] about New Tax Law May Affect State Income Tax, Too!
Donor Advised Funds: IRS Issues New Ruling
A new ruling addresses whether a donor advised fund may satisfy charitable pledges by the donor/advisor. It now may do so, as long as certain requirements are met. Read the article to learn more about how donor advised funds are a great tool for charitable giving. Donor Advised Funds: IRS Issues New Ruling … [Read more...] about Donor Advised Funds: IRS Issues New Ruling
Planning for Retirement Plans and IRAs: Asset Protection
Perhaps the largest part of most Americans’ wealth is in their qualified plan or IRA. Planning for these assets is one of the most important parts of the estate plan, for many reasons. This article will discuss the asset protection of such plans and how a trust may be used to provide asset protection. Planning for Retirement Plans and IRAs: Asset Protection … [Read more...] about Planning for Retirement Plans and IRAs: Asset Protection
Planning for Retirement Plans and IRAs: Beneficiary Designation
Perhaps the largest part of most Americans’ wealth is in their qualified plan or IRA. Planning for these assets is one of the most important parts of the estate plan, for many reasons. This article will discuss the importance of beneficiary designations. Planning for Retirement Plans and IRAs: Beneficiary Designation … [Read more...] about Planning for Retirement Plans and IRAs: Beneficiary Designation
