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Social Security Benefits | 10 Retirement FAQs
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 We’ve all heard about the financial difficulties engulfing our nation’s Social Security program. Decades ago, there were nearly five workers paying into Social Security for every
Congratulations to Keith Todd Zimmet on being selected a San Fernando Valley Most Trusted Advisor
August 9, 2012 by Lewitt Hackman Last night, at an awards ceremony held in Woodland Hills, The San Fernando Valley Business Journal honored our very own Keith Todd Zimmet as one of the Valley’s Most
Green the Color of Choice for British Olympic Planners
Environmental Law & Civil Litigation AttorneyJuly 26, 2012 by Stephen T. Holzer The British aren’t just eyeing the gold in the upcoming summer Olympic games, they’ve got their sights fastened on green. That’s right, eco-friendly
Business Succession Planning: The Shareholder, Operating or Partnership Agreement
For many of us, one of our most valued assets, is our business. What happens when you or one of your business partners becomes disabled, divorces, retires or passes away? Will your business continue to
Will Contests & Estate Disputes – Five Ways to Avoid a Family Feud
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 Even in the most complacent of families, estate disputes can sometimes arise under the added strain of bereavement and emotional loss. When family members don’t get
Tax & Estate Planning – Small Win for Same Sex Couples?
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 The Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, was enacted in 1996 to “define and protect the institution of marriage.” It defined marriage as a legal union
Municipal Bankruptcies – When Local Governments Go Belly-Up
Environmental Law & Civil Litigation AttorneyJune 6, 2012 by Stephen T. Holzer When an individual opts to declare bankruptcy, he or she generally qualifies for either Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, in which the individual’s property is
Medical Marijuana Use Not Protected by ADA, 9th Circuit
In 2008, the California Supreme Court held in Ross v. Ragingwire that an employer may lawfully terminate an employee (or refuse to hire an applicant) who tests positive for marijuana, even if the marijuana use
California Employment Law – Criminal Treatment of Employers
Employment Defense Attorney Los Angeles by Sue M. Bendavid 818.907.3220 Picture this: The owner of a small company in Los Angeles is in an office, calmly tackling the challenges of day-to-day business needs, when all
Getting Clear on Creditor Protection: The Limitations of the Revocable Living Trust
People often believe that if they set up a revocable living trust, and put their assets into the trust, their assets are protected from creditors. While a revocable living trust can provide numerous benefits