Planning your estate in California doesn't have to be a long, tedious experience that you dread for years. If you look at it the right way, estate planning can be a rewarding experience that allows you to plan for the future and protect your family members at the same...
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Year: 2021
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Is Marital Presumption Of Parentage Being Applied Unequally?
For heterosexual couples, marital presumption of parentage in California is relatively simple: The law assumes that the spouse of a biological mother is also a child's parent. However, the legal application of such laws can be unclear for same-sex couples. If you're...
Why are SLATs gaining popularity as estate planning tools?
As many California residents experienced a significant drop in income in 2020 along with the uncertainty over estate tax rates in the coming years, some have begun to look for additional ways to protect their current wealth. While some may think that setting up a...