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Estate Planning for the Modern Blended Family: Challenges, Tips, and SolutionsAs a child, I grew up watching “Leave it to Beaver.” Ward and June Cleaver, Wally, Theodore, and Eddie Haskell (the Beaver).
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SPATs, SLATs, and DAPTs: Tongue Twisting Alternatives to Consider Before 2026In today’s world of bank failures, real estate and stock market declines, the only thing for certain appears to be uncertainty and potential for change.
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What You Need to Know About the SECURE Act 2.0 and Your Retirement AccountsA second version of the SECURE Act, nicknamed the SECURE Act 2.0, was signed into law on December 29, 2022. These provisions clarify the SECURE Act.
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Why I Chose to Get into Tax and Estate PlanningTax Lawyer Sacramento
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Another Celebrity Horror Story in the Making: Lessons from Anne Heche’s EstateProbate Lawyer Sacramento
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Inclusion in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in AmericaBest Sacramento Estate Planning Attorney
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What If Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Had a Premarital Agreement?Oh, the gritty details we’re learning from the latest court battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. This unfortunate airing of dirty laundry may have been avoided with a prenup. Should you think about getting one yourself?
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Don’t Throw Away a $12.06M Estate Tax Exemption by AccidentMany married couples fall into the “portability trap.” They fail to file an IRS form after one spouse dies and accidentally forfeit a massive federal estate tax exemption.
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Don't Fall Into the Portability Trap!The Federal estate tax exemption and gift exemption is presently $12.06 million. A married couple can transfer $24.12 million to their children or loved ones free of tax with proper planning. The exemption is tied to inflation so the exemption will continue to rise.
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This Valentine’s Day – Think … Trust Income Tax Savings!Valentine’s Day is synonymous with hearts and flowers, but for those with non-grantor trusts, there’s another symbol that could be associated with it: dollar signs.
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Planning in an Uncertain Tax WorldTax Attorney Sacramento Roseville Folsom California
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2021 Tax Planning in a Changing WorldTax Planning Attorney in Sacramento, California