Living Trust or Prenuptial Agreement: Which Is Better for Protecting…

Key Takeaways for California Individuals and Families Seeking Asset Protection Read the full blog here: When somebody has amassed a significant estate through years of hard work and good fortune,…

Why Ultra-High-Net-Worth Families Can No Longer Afford to Delay Estate…

Top 3 Key Takeaways Definition: UHNW stands for Ultra High Net Worth Individual Read the full blog here: In the first half of 2025, uncertainty about the future of the…

Beneficiary Defective Irrevocable Trusts

Top 3 Takeaways: Read the full blog here: Appreciating assets such as business interests can pose a double risk for entrepreneurs or investors in terms of protecting their wealth and…

But, would you live for them?

But, would you live for them? Dear Friends, As an estate planning lawyer, I deal with death everyday. Everyday, people in my life die, and our office gets “the call.”…

Trust and FDIC Insurance: How Much is Covered?

With the sudden closures of some major regional and industry-specific banks, many people are worried about their FDIC coverages for accounts held in trust. This is a good opportunity to…

Considerations When Creating a Power of Attorney

What is the purpose of a Power of Attorney? If you are an adult with capacity, you, as the Principal, have the right to designate an Agent, sometimes called an…

The U.S. Exit Tax

Bye-Bye U.S., Hello Exit Tax! If you are a U.S. citizen thinking about relinquishing your U.S. citizenship, or if you are what is defined as a “long-term” green card holder…

Taxation of Trusts

How Trusts are Taxed We can talk hours about the intricacies of trust taxation, but here are some basic concepts that will still go a very long way when it…

Foreigners Owning U.S. Real Property

This is Part 3 in a three-part series about Estate Planning for Non-Citizens. In Part 1, I discussed general issues involving non-citizen planning. In Part 2, I discussed what is a…

The Generation Skipping Transfer Tax (GSTT)

This is Part 2 in a two-part series about Transfer Taxes. In Part 1, I discuss what is the gift tax and estate tax. The GST Tax The generation skipping transfer…