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Zoning laws dictate how you can use land within a particular area. These laws ensure orderly development and protect the property owners and community. Zoning variances provide an exception to those regulations, allowing property owners to deviate from those zoning...
Few things are as unsettling as a notice for an audit from the Internal Revenue Service. If you have received such a notification, you are not alone. In fact, the agency closed over 700,000 audits in 2022. You might fear stiff penalties or a harsh sentence over an...
Life can bring unpredictable changes and events that impact your priorities. It is important that your estate plan reflect your current circumstances and values. Reviewing and amending your plan can help you promote your interests and those of your loved ones....
You may have heard someone mention that they created an estate plan to avoid probate, but you may be unsure why they did that. You could be wondering what is wrong with going through the probate process since it is a legal process that includes filing a will, having...
Acting as the representative for an estate undergoing probate is an important responsibility that comes with many obligations. You need to keep thorough records, communicate with beneficiaries and manage the estate's assets in a timely fashion. Learning about the...
Estate planning allows you to direct how to distribute your belongings once you die. With a proper strategy, you can ensure your beneficiaries receive your assets without the hassle of the probate process. Include a living trust in your estate plan In California, you...
Running your own business can be financially empowering and personally liberating, but it comes with a number of obligations that you must uphold. One of which comes in the form of tax obligations, something that you must meticulously plan for throughout the year....
Creating a trust helps ensure that the right people receive your assets upon your passing. While you may already know that you want to opt for a trust rather than a will or other arrangement, you may not have considered the many types of trust you have to choose from....
When you hear about estate plans, you probably think that they are primarily for wealthy individuals, but that is not the case. In fact, estate plans are beneficial for most adults, and for good reasons. Here are some of the situations in which an estate plan is...
Proper estate planning allows you to make personalized, informed decisions about your health, assets and other goals. You can look after yourself, your family and your business while meeting your financial goals. You can avoid mistakes and make informed decisions...
