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Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 What tax strategies do you have in place for yourself, your family or your business for this year and for the years to come? Whether
Steve Jobs Estate Taxes – Which Way is “Up” for the Jobs Family and for You?
by Robert A. Hull As the world mourns the loss of innovative tech giant Steve Jobs, we learn he may have left his wife, Laurene, and family up to $6.78 billion dollars in Disney and
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Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 If your estate is valued over the Federal estate tax exemption ($5,000,000 in 2011 and 2012 and returning to $1,000,000 in 2013), you should consider
Buy Sell Agreements – Protecting Your Interests From the Four Ds
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 Buy sell agreements are common estate planning tools for people with business partners. They ensure the continuity of the business in the event of the death,
Your Life Insurance Review | Good Insurance Policies = Good Estate Planning
Trusts & Estate Planning Attorney by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 First, let me just clarify that I do not sell insurance and I will not do an insurance policy review. But if you think you
IRS Form 8939 | Remember, Remember, the 15th of November…
by Kira S. Masteller Not because of Guy Fawkes Night, commonly celebrated November 5th, and there is no gunpowder, treason or plot here. If anything, there is opportunity, because November 15th is an important deadline for
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by Robert A. Hull Of all the things your Carmageddon To Do list should include, trust and estate planning should be ranking right after: #1. Avoid driving in Los Angeles unnecessarily this weekend like the
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by Robert A. Hull Sound estate planning, the realm of the trust, will and probate generally keep property in the family, make sure debts are settled and don’t become burdens on your loved ones, and