Dear Clients and Friends, On June 26, 2013 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision in United States v. Windsor that significantly affected the estates of same-sex couples and their families. On August 29, 2013, the IRS issued Rev. Rul. 2013-17 providing guidance on how the … [Read more...] about U.S. Supreme Court alters estate planning for gay couples
Family Law
Thoughts on adding others to your accounts
Dear Clients and Friends, Various types of bank accounts held in the name of a single individual or entity have the virtue of simplicity, and the added bonus that the accountholder does not have to wait to make decisions until after a consensus has been reached with others. … [Read more...] about Thoughts on adding others to your accounts
Alimony awards in California family law matters
Dear Clients and Friends. Can I get alimony? Will I have to pay alimony? and, How much alimony and for how long? are popular inquires for Family Law attorneys. In California, alimony is referred to as Spousal Support. It is an independent calculation from that of Child … [Read more...] about Alimony awards in California family law matters
FAMILY LAW – WINTER 2019
Dear Clients and Friends: Should you and your spouse keep your bank accounts separate? Historically, when couples get married, they tended to merge their lives completely, moving into the same home and merging finances. However, a Bank of America study shows a trend among … [Read more...] about FAMILY LAW – WINTER 2019
The danger of waiting too long to do estate planning
Dear Clients and Friends, HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Some people never get around to writing a will or planning their estate until the last minute, when they have grown old and have a serious illness. Other people write a simple will when they’re young, but never review or update it … [Read more...] about The danger of waiting too long to do estate planning
Protecting your privacy in a divorce proceeding
Dear Clients and Friends, If you’re like most people, you’ve probably read stories about celebrity divorces, seen their dirty laundry aired in public and maybe even breathed a sigh of relief that you’re not in that boat. But even if you’re a relative nobody, your privacy can … [Read more...] about Protecting your privacy in a divorce proceeding
