In this increasingly mobile world, clients often spend periods of time living in other countries, or even retiring overseas. How does one address estate planning in this situation? This article explains what to do. Planning for the Client Moving Overseas … [Read more...] about Planning for the Client Moving Overseas
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Los Angeles Probate Lawyers Explain Electronic Filing Requirement
In California, probate proceedings are handled in the California Superior Courts. The Los Angeles County Probate Court is a Court of General Jurisdiction that handles matters including but not limited to the following proceedings: Decedents' estates, Trust proceedings, Guardianship proceedings, Conservatorship proceedings, and Minor's compromises. During the probate process, there are many documents that must be filed with the court. Now, those documents must be filed electronically. Let our … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Probate Lawyers Explain Electronic Filing Requirement
Why Should You Create a Special Needs Trust?
As the attorneys at the Schomer Estate & Wealth Advisors can assure you, trusts are quite helpful in estate planning. They provide a useful way to set aside assets for a chosen beneficiary for future use. There are specific trusts that serve specific purposes like ensuring future support for a loved one with special needs. The trustee you select will then manage and safeguard that proper and will only make it available to that person once the provisions of the trust document have been … [Read more...] about Why Should You Create a Special Needs Trust?
What’s a 529 Plan and What Are the Benefits to Using One?
Would you be interested in a way to save money for education and get tax benefits simultaneously? A 529 plan might be what you’re seeking. Find out more by reading the benefits of a 529 plan. What’s a 529 Plan and What Are the Benefits to Using One? … [Read more...] about What’s a 529 Plan and What Are the Benefits to Using One?
Planning for Lottery Winners, Part 2 of 2
Lottery winners often end up in bankruptcy. Learn how an estate planning attorney can help you avoid mistakes and plan for your newfound wealth. The article looks at ways to protect the wealth and ways to benefit charity and others. Planning for Lottery Winners, Part 2 of 2 … [Read more...] about Planning for Lottery Winners, Part 2 of 2
Planning for Lottery Winners, Part 1 of 2
A lucky winner recently won $320 million in the lottery. This article looks at an example of a prior winner’s mistakes. The next article in the series will examine strategies for lottery winners. Planning for Lottery Winners, Part 1 of 2 … [Read more...] about Planning for Lottery Winners, Part 1 of 2
What is an AB Living Trust?
A “living trust” is a trust that becomes effective during your lifetime, as opposed to only becoming effective after your death. Like other types of trusts, property transferred to a living trust will be held and managed by your trustee until it is time to transfer the trust property to your heirs. Using certain trusts as part of your estate plan can help you reduce estate taxes, like the AB Living Trust. Here is what you need to know about estate tax reduction and using the AB living … [Read more...] about What is an AB Living Trust?
The Value of Orange County Estate Planning Attorneys
Estate planning is incredibly important for you and the future of your family. When you get ready to start your planning, the value of Orange County estate planning attorneys should not be overlooked. Estate planning attorneys are great resources when it comes to making a the appropriate choices with regard to the estate planning tools that best suit your needs and the needs of your family. What services can Orange County estate planning attorneys provide? Estate planning attorneys are … [Read more...] about The Value of Orange County Estate Planning Attorneys
Trusts for Privacy
Trusts have many uses. Perhaps the most important is that they can provide privacy at death. Garry Shandling is thought to have used a trust to provide privacy for those he left behind. Trusts for Privacy … [Read more...] about Trusts for Privacy
Planning to Avoid Too Much SALT
The new tax law brought a cap of $10,000 on federal deduction for state and local taxes. People are trying different ways to get around the cap. Some of the ways work and others could land you in hot water. Read the article to find out more. Planning to Avoid Too Much SALT … [Read more...] about Planning to Avoid Too Much SALT
