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A Sacramento Estate Planner Shares Thoughts on Conflict AvoidanceJeff Galvin asks estate planning attorney John Goralka, of the Goralka Law Firm in Sacramento, to share his thoughts on working with clients to avoid disputes over their estate plans.
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The Optimal Basis and Income Tax Efficiency Trust: Adapting “A/B” Trusts for Better Income Tax AdvantagesMost taxpayers are no longer directly impacted by federal estate taxes, which now only affect those with taxable estates over $5.45 million ($10.90 million for couples). These numbers are even adjusted for inflation.
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A Tale of Two Marriages and One Prenuptial AgreementPrenuptial agreements can make a world of difference for our clients in a divorce, particularly when it comes to high-net-worth clients such as celebrities. In a tale of two very different marriages, we'll highlight the difference and provide considerations to strengthen the agreement for your client and his or her partner, if their marriage fails.
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What a Beneficiary Controlled Trust Can Do to Protect Your Legacy After You Are GoneLife is messy sometimes.
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On National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, a Lesson in Life from Mrs. FieldsDid you know that Aug. 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day?
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Britney Spears’ Sad Song … Warning: This Could Happen to YouBeing forced into conservatorship and losing all control over your life isn’t something that just happens in movies.
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IRS and Social Security Announce Increased Benefits for 2015IRS and Social Security
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Captive Insurance - Lessons to Be Learned From the Avrahami CaseA Captive Insurance Company is a privately owned, legally formed insurance company created to insure the risks of one or more companies owned by the Captive's founder.
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Lessons to Learn From Philip Seymour Hoffman
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Lessons to Be Learned From Robin Williams' Estate
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News on Social Security Benefits: Read All About ItGoralka Law Firm News on Social Security Benefits: Read All About It
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The $18 Billion Divorce!Goralka Law Firm | The $18 Billion Divorce!