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Although a divorce can be emotionally devastating, the fact is that you need to start thinking about yourself ASAP. This is because you only have a small window in California to create protection around your financial and personal interests. The following includes a...

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 made several changes to the federal tax code that are scheduled to remain in effect until at least 2025. Generally speaking, it is a good idea to review your estate plan whenever tax laws are altered. Take a look at some steps that...

Property taxes in California are strictly capped at 1% of a property’s assessed value and can increase by no more than 2% each year. These rules were put into place in 1978 when voters in the Golden State approved Proposition 13. This greatly limits the amount of...

Today, an average of one in two marriages is ending in divorce. Thus, the distribution of assets during a split is becoming more challenging and stressful. Once a business is involved, the process gets even more complicated. Whether you are a shareholder, a board...

In the past, those who wanted prenuptial agreements were viewed as pessimists who counted on the marriage failing. Now, these agreements are gaining in popularity in California and around the country. Experts now advise people that prenuptial contracts are suitable...

California business owners often have a tough time keeping afloat, especially in expensive cities like San Francisco. While owners may know what to do if their revenue drops, few think about addressing long-term success that outlives them. Creating an estate plan is a...

California residents who create irrevocable trusts are often ceding control of their assets to another person or entity. Generally speaking, this is only beneficial for those who are looking to minimize their state or federal estate tax liabilities. It may also be...

Couples in California and other parts of the U.S. who are facing divorce may have to navigate the difficult process of making joint custody work for both parties. When a court awards shared custody to both parents, it can be challenging to make arrangements that suit...

California residents may have their primary residences and business holdings in California, but many of them are citizens of the world or digital nomads with other homes, businesses, and assets located around the world. While having the ability to increase wealth or...

Anyone going through a divorce hopes to emerge with the highest credit score possible since they may need that to find a new place to live and to generally begin again in life. However, California residents may find that things that happen during the divorce threaten...