Game Changer? Succession Planning Targeted by IRS
by Michael Hackman and Kira S. Masteller The Department of the Treasury wants to place limitations on valuation discounts that are currently commonly used to reduce asset values in family-owned and closely-held businesses, in an
2016 Southern California Super Lawyers & Top 100
Super Lawyer Magazine Magazine – January 2016 Paul C. Bauducco: Business Litigation Sue M. Bendavid: Employment David B. Bobrosky: Personal Injury Tal Grinblat: Franchise David Gurnick: Franchise Michael Hackman: Tax Barry T. Harlan: Family Law; Top 100 Attorneys in Southern California Stephen T.
Tax Planning Before Turning 70: What You Should Know About RMDs
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 Tax payers aged 70 ½ or older this year must take a Required Minimum Distribution, or RMD, from their traditional IRAs (Individual Retirement Arrangements), SEP (Simplified
Trusts, Estates, Exemptions and Taxes
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 It may be hard to believe that in 2001, the estate and gift tax exemption, also known as the unified credit, was a mere $675K. In
Top Women Attorneys in Southern California 2015 (Trusts & Estate Planning)
Los Angeles Magazine Magazine – September 2015 Kira S. Masteller
Top Female Attorneys in Southern California 2015
Los Angeles Magazine – September 2015 Sue M. Bendavid: Employment Nicole Kamm: Employment Kira S. Masteller: Trusts & Estate Planning Michelle S. Robins: Family Law Lynn Soodik: Family Law Vanessa Soto Nellis: Family Law
Benefits of an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust as Security for Support
by Kira S. Masteller and Anthony D. Storm Divorce or separation agreements often require one spouse to maintain life insurance as security for their support obligation. Attorneys often do not address the tax implications if
Family Tax Deductions and Credits: What Do You Qualify For?
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 Late last year, Congress approved nearly $11 billion to fund the Internal Revenue Service for fiscal year 2015 – the lowest allotted amount since 2008, according
2015 Southern California Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers Magazine – January 2015 Sue M. Bendavid – Employment & Labor David B. Bobrosky – Personal Injury Tal Grinblat – Franchise & Distribution David Gurnick – Franchise & Distribution Michael Hackman – Tax Law Barry T. Harlan – Top 100
San Fernando Valley Bar Association Installation Gala 2014
Valley Lawyer Magazine – November 2014 Kira S. Masteller installed as Secretary Nicole Kamm elected to Board of Trutees