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Estate planning is a complex task that requires more than just a trust. We have years of experience protecting families as well as assets.
Our knowledgeable and compassionate estate planning attorneys form lifelong relationships with our clients from consultation through ongoing plan revisions. We represent everyone from modest estate sizes all the way to high-net-worth clients.
Bridge Law LLP is able to assist in every phase of the estate planning process, ensuring you are prepared for any contingency.
Our estate planning attorneys have the experience navigating through the intricacies of complex high-value assets and we are ready to be the trusted advisors for you and your family. Drafting documents is only one small part of the services we offer; the real strength of our service is the advice and counsel we bring to the table to make sure your individualized needs are met.
Capital Gain Tax The sale of a company is a life achievement. Sadly, many entrepreneurs underestimate the amount of taxes they will pay – between state and federal – at the time of a liquidation. The tax advisors at Bridge Law are called upon frequently by accountants, financial advisors, and other attorneys in order to…
Years of Experience Handling Commercial Real Estate Transactions We work with landowners, developers, startups, and large corporations on all aspects of their commercial real estate needs, including: Purchase & Sales Leasing Financing Development Exceptional Representation With Quality Service Our attorneys are here to help you find the right solution to your real estate issue. We…
Estate Planning for Everyone You Love and Everything You Have At Bridge Law LLP, we can’t underestimate the importance of a sound estate planning strategy because we understand that your most important assets are your loved ones. More than your financial wealth, your family is the most important, unique, personal, and valuable treasure you have….
Bridge Law ensures that the federal estate tax is minimized, reduced, and often eliminated for each and every one of our high net-worth clients. We operate on word-of-mouth referrals and our clients will be the first to tell you how we take a comprehensive, customized approach to planning. An estate plan is one of the…
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 (GST) tax is often overlooked and misunderstood even by practitioners. It is complex to say the least. In this article, I discuss what the GST…
This is Part 1 in a two-part series about Transfer Taxes. In Part 2, I discuss what is the generation skipping transfer tax. Understanding the Estate and Gift Tax There are two types of federal taxes. The first, and more well-known one, is called income tax. The second type of tax is known as transfer taxes. …
Kids’ Protection Planning Today Our young children are our lives and our greatest blessings. They mean everything to us and everything we do is with them in mind. They are our past and future put together, and they reflect all of our hopes and dreams combined. As parents of little ones ourselves, we know full…
Income Tax Bridge Law LLP’s tax advisory team has advised thousands of both domestic and foreign private clients on the best forms of ownership of their US assets, whether in the form of real estate, private equity, direct investments, or membership interests. Whether it is an international cross-border tax issue, or a domestic US tax…
Ning Trust Strategy An increasing number of residents in high-income tax states like California reach out to Bridge Law LLP in order to take advantage of their expertise in the creation of NING trusts to reduce the exposure to state income taxes. Ning Trust a.k.a Nevada Incomplete Gift Non-Grantor trust A Nevada Incomplete Gift Non-Grantor…
Estate Planning for Non-US Citizens and Foreign Nationals Whether you own property overseas or you are a non-citizen who owns property in the United States, there are special rules that make estate planning even more important. If you or your spouse are not United States citizens, you need to consider special consequences: Federal estate tax…
Experienced Probate Attorneys When it comes to probate, it’s important to have an attorney who is well-versed inside the courtroom, who has experience with judges, and knows how to represent your interests. It’s hard enough when a loved one passes away, but to cope with such a tragedy and also deal with the nightmare of…
Property Tax Many private wealth clients rely on Bridge Law LLP when it comes to structuring their real estate portfolio, because they understand the need for comprehensive property tax planning. Under Proposition 13, a real estate’s property tax can increase only 2% per year. However, most property owners in California do not realize that, under…
Extensive understanding and global experience in all aspects of real estate law Our attorneys help our clients draft and negotiate the full spectrum of real estate transactions and contracts. Find deep insight for navigating the challenges of real estate law and sound strategies for supported growth. The globally-minded team at Bridge Law LLP is ready to…
Transactional Attorneys Creating The Right Deal Structure For You A purchaser of real estate can acquire and hold real estate through a variety of investment vehicles. The type of ownership vehicle selected can have a significant effect on the: Owners’ rights in the property. Management of the property. Investors’ liability. Tax benefits and liabilities associated…
Expert Transactional Legal Services for Real Estate Syndications and Fund Structuring What is the difference between a Syndication and a Fund? Typically, a real estate syndication is used to acquire, operate, and eventually dispose of specific, pre-identified property(ies). On the other hand, a real estate fund is generally formed to purchase and operate multiple properties…
Tax Advisory At Bridge Law LLP, we specialize in the reduction and elimination of various taxes, including property taxes, federal and state income taxes, capital gain taxes, estate taxes, gift taxes, and generation-skipping transfer taxes. Our international tax team also specializes in cross-border tax work, taxes imposed on non-US citizens, as well as US exit…
Transfer Tax Transfer taxes refer to one of generally three different kinds of taxes imposed during life or at death when assets change hands: (1) gift taxes; (2) estate (or death) taxes; and (3) generation-skipping taxes. Our tax lawyers specialize in a number of strategies to eliminate all of these forms of taxes so that…
Trust administration refers to the process by which assets are transferred to beneficiaries after the owner of a trust passes away. Many steps must be taken in order to ensure effective administration. It is highly recommended to work with a capable estate planning attorney to aid in the process on behalf of the trustees. Trust administration…
It’s a great question, and one that you should be asking if you are serious about doing estate planning. To understand how we’re different, you need to understand how “traditional” estate planning works.
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