One of the biggest concerns a spouse has when seeking a divorce is how assets and liabilities will be divided. There is much at stake for couples, especially those with significant assets. Real estate, retirement accounts and savings are all types of property that are...
Month: August 2016
Analyzing taxes in California business formations
Many California entrepreneurs are excited about their business ideas. Some are ready to take the next step and begin business formations. A particular area of concern for some is in regard to taxes. Prospective business owners are advised to begin logging thorough...
Children in estate planning battle with decedent’s grandson
The widow of a former sports team owner died in April 2016. Since that time, her children have become engaged a bitter estate planning battle with the decedent's grandson. The situation, which is currently taking place outside California, includes the very body of the...
Getting A Divorce As Your Child Goes Back To School
Over the summer you and your spouse have come to the conclusion that a separation and divorce is best for the family. Your extended family knows about this decision as well as some close friends. But now with school starting soon, you are worried about what this means...
Avoiding family stress in the estate planning process
Many California estate owners hope to one day pass their properties and assets on to their children and other loved ones. In order to protect their assets and document their wishes and goals concerning such matters, many enter a process to develop carefully crafted...
Where to turn for business formations assistance
Small businesses, self-owned businesses, and, at the other end of the spectrum, huge multimillion dollar companies are finding their way into the California marketplace. There are many of people who have great ideas and envision what they think could be lucrative...
Understanding various types of trusts when planning an estate
Many California residents have taken steps to protect their assets, document their final wishes and provide for their loved ones' futures by executing thorough estate plans. A well-designed estate plan often includes trusts of some sort. Since there are several...
Avoiding complications in estate planning
Many people in California and elsewhere do not realize the importance of planning their estates. There are countless stories of those who have died without having done any estate planning, thus wreaking havoc, chaos and stress among family members in the weeks and...
Information regarding limiting liabilities in business formations
Most California entrepreneurs hope to achieve their immediate and long-term goals when it comes to launching and maintaining new business ideas. During business formations, many important topics are addressed, often including ways to limit liabilities and protect the...
Managing property in California through trusts
Many California residents develop thorough estate plans to protect their assets and provide for their loved ones' future financial security. Some include trusts as a means of managing their property, in the event that they should no longer be able to do so because of...