The decision to provide lasting legal protections for one's children, other family members, friends, and the causes that are important to you is one of the most significant protective measures one can take for their family. Getting Started with Parental Estate Planning For parents who need to establish a living...
What Will Happen to Your Company if You Aren’t There to Run It?
What will happen to your company if you aren’t there to run it? What happens if you are seriously injured in an accident, incapacitated, suffer a serious illness or lose your life? Most business owners spend their time focused on the operation of their business, and the next steps in...
If You Own Your Home in California You Should Have a Trust
If you own your home in California you should have a revocable trust and an estate plan to avoid the substantial expense of probate, protect your assets and ensure your beneficiaries receive the benefit of your wishes. Key Takeaways About If You Own Your Home in California You Should Have...
Legal and Accounting Services for Trustees and Executors
Allen Barron provides legal and accounting services for trustees and executors here in San Diego, and throughout the State of California. Most people are completely unaware of the heavy personal legal and financial responsibility they accept when they agree to serve as the executor of an estate or the trustee...
Is It Time to Update Your Estate Plan or Trust?
Is it time to update your estate plan or trust? How often should one revisit existing estate planning? What impact will taxation have upon your present and future finances and estate planning? Key Takeaways of Why This is a Good Time to Update Your Estate Plan or Trust: A lot...
How 99% of U.S. Business Owners can Protect Their Business
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce notes that over 99% of businesses in the United States are "small businesses." Did you know that 99% of U.S. business owners can protect their business through business succession and estate planning? Succession and estate planning help small business owners protect their business and all...
The New IRS Tax Bracket Changes for 2026
The cat is out of the proverbial bag as the new IRS tax bracket changes for 2026 have been published. The IRS has released the 2026 income tax brackets for U.S. taxpayers. How will this impact the tax picture of most Americans? Key Takeaways About the New IRS Tax Bracket...
How Often Should You Adjust and Update Your Trust in California
How often should you adjust and update your trust in California? Once an estate plan is generated and your trust(s) are established and funded, aren't you finished? The simple answer is no—life changes. Finances change. The behavior and needs of your heirs and beneficiaries change. The value of assets, investments,...
What is a Revocable Trust and Why Should You Have One
What is a revocable trust and why should you have one if you are a homeowner, a business owner, a licensed professional, have substantial investments, or are part of a blended family? A revocable trust is somewhat like a fortress that protects your intentions and interests while saving you and...