Blog Posts in October, 2011
Posted on Oct 27, 2011 By Los Angeles Estate Planning Attorney
So, what will become of Steve Job's estimated $7 BILLION estate? Many people are well aware of his stake in Apple, but many might not have known that Jobs had a big bite out of Disney as well. He ...
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Posted on Oct 26, 2011 By Los Angeles Estate Planning Attorney
A generation skipping transfer tax may be applied to your estate if you leave all or part of your estate to your grandchildren bypassing your own children. This tax can be very expensive and is also a ...
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Posted on Oct 20, 2011 By Los Angeles Estate Planning Attorney
Is today that big day? Is today the day your child becomes *gasp* an adult? You might have been thinking of the perfect gift to give your child once they turn 18. Perhaps a vacation or a brand new ...
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Posted on Oct 19, 2011 By Los Angeles Estate Planning Attorney
With the many budget constraints on the State of California at the moment, there are also many concerns about being able to report crimes, like elder abuse, in a timely manner. Thankfully, a new law ...
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Posted on Oct 6, 2011 By Los Angeles Estate Planning Attorney
Many people without a proper estate plan may decide to hold their assets in joint ownership. Very commonly these would be things like bank accounts and property that are owned jointly by husband and ...
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