When is an irrevocable trust a sound estate planning strategy in San Diego and Southern California? Estate taxes may be at an all-time relative low, but estate planning is still an important ingredient for all Californians - especially if you own a home. Trust planning allows your assets to pass...
The Necessity of Succession Planning for Business Owners
What is the necessity of succession planning for business owners and why should you be concerned about this if you own a business or a significant interest in an LLC, S-Corporation or C-Corporation? Your business is a valuable asset, usually the most valuable asset you control. It is not only...
Prepare for the New Year by Reviewing Your Trust for 2022
Ensure your financial affairs are in order, and prepare for the new year by reviewing your trust for 2022. It is important to review trust documents every 2 to 3 years. There have been many recent changes to asset protection related laws as well as the US exemptions for estate...
Should You Consider an Irrevocable Trust for Life Insurance
What is the best strategy for handling life insurance proceeds for your heirs and beneficiaries. It is often important to consider an irrevocable trust for life insurance proceeds to prevent your designated beneficiaries from misusing the funds you have planned and worked so hard to provide. An irrevocable trust is usually...
Can Establishing or Reviewing a Family Trust Save You Money?
Can establishing or reviewing a family trust save you money? The bucket full of cash may be understating the matter, as an effective estate plan avoids expensive and time-consuming Probate Court. The financial picture has changed for many spouses and families since they established a family trust or A-B...
Parents Who Wish to Establish a Living Trust
Parents who wish to establish a living trust need sound financial and legal advice and counsel. Living trusts are a hot topic for many parents these days. If you have children and want to set forth a financial foundation for their futures that protects them and their assets from bad...
Are You Prepared for the Great Wealth Transfer?
Are you aware of and/or prepared for the “Great Wealth Transfer?” What is the Great Wealth Transfer and how will this affect tax and estate planning in the months and years to come? The “baby boomers” (those born between 1946 and 1964) represent a substantial portion of the US population. ...
Estate Planning Helps Small Business Owners to Protect Their Business
Estate planning helps small business owners to protect their business and all of the hard work they’ve invested to build it. A small business owners estate plan should provide trust protection for their LLC, C Corporation, S Corporation or other business entity. Estate planning for small business owners can be...
2021 Trust and Estate Planning for Business Owners
Janathan Allen and Allen Barron Provide 2021 trust and estate planning for business owners. You don't have to own real property or have substantial wealth in order to truly benefit from a well crafted trust. If you own a small business and have a few bank accounts or even retirement...