by Ledbetter Law Firm | Dec 26, 2016 | estate planning
Seemingly every presidential election cycle, we hear a lot of talk regarding the “estate tax” or, as its detractors refer to it, the “death tax.” One Forbes commentator called it “one tax that comes about as close as possible to being theft.” Conservative politicians...
by Ledbetter Law Firm | Dec 19, 2016 | estate planning
One of the more misunderstood concepts in the American taxation system is that of the gift tax. Most people have heard of the term “gift tax” without a clear sense of what it is, who pays it, and when. As the holiday gift giving season heats up, you might wonder if...
by Ledbetter Law Firm | Dec 14, 2016 | estate planning
One of the key aspects of setting up a California trust for the sake of your beneficiaries is to select a trustee. The trustee will be in charge of managing the property that the “settlor” (in other words, the creator of the trust) places in the trust for the benefit...
by Ledbetter Law Firm | Nov 30, 2016 | estate planning
Estate planning is about more than just money. One of our guiding principles is to help our clients pass on their values through estate planning solutions. An estate plan not only distributes funds to loved ones, but, if done properly, can give your loved ones...
by Ledbetter Law Firm | Nov 16, 2016 | estate planning
It is hard to believe, but we are already in the last days of 2016. For some, 2016 and its bruising presidential election will not be missed, while, for others, the uncertainty of a new presidential regime in 2017 raises numerous concerns. Either way, you will want to...
