by Kathleen Pender, San Francisco Chronicle August 25, 2018 Link to Original Article People who own just one or two rental properties might not qualify for the new 20 percent federal deduction that big-time real estate investors and other pass-through entities will get starting this year. The federal tax law passed in December lets many…
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CA Property Tax Breaks: Parent-to-Child Exclusion
PLEASE NOTE- THIS INFORMATION IS AGED- PLEASE REFERENCE UPDATES TO THE LAW NECESSITATED BY CA PROP 19, WHICH BECAME EFFECTIVE ON FEBRUARY 16, 2021, AND SEVERELY LIMITS THE PARENT / CHILD EXCLUSION. California property owners: your wish to transfer your real property interests to a loved one may be eligible for an exclusion! California real property,…
Continue reading…Back-to-School Checklist: A Reminder to Reassess your Financial Planning (Part 2)
For many families, this week marks the beginning of a new school year. This week, we continue with the academic theme, and give you Part 2 of the Back-to-School Checklist. In this final segment, we are discussing the importance of updating your trust documents and planning for the holidays. Update Your Trust Documents Established revocable…
Continue reading…Back-to-School Checklist: A Reminder to Reassess your Financial Planning (Part 1)
The ever-present rush of a new school year is upon us. For many families, this is the last week of summer. This is a great time to assess your current financial situation, long-term, and short-term goals. This week, we are discussing topics that are likely addressed at some point but may not be considered until…
Continue reading…Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes
Just like regular people, celebrities also fail to adequately plan for their estate. Estate planning is a vital tool that provides guidance in the event of a death. It is a common belief that because celebrities have much more wealth than the average person, protecting that wealth would be of the utmost importance. However, there…
Continue reading…Estate Planning Questions Everyone Should Ask Themselves
Whether you are a Type-A personality or a spontaneous adventure seeker, there are some issues you should consider when thinking about your life and legacy. Estate planning is not only for those who like to map out the rest of their lives down to the day (like me ), or for the ultra-rich; there are…
Continue reading…Guardianship Issues – Awareness & Planning Wins
Getting older and losing one’s independence is a topic that most don’t like to think about, let alone plan for. However, it is extremely important to talk about these difficult issues in order protect Senior Citizens from being taken advantage of by unscrupulous third parties. The number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to…
Continue reading…The Proposed GOP Tax Overhaul: A Summary of its Key Points for Nevada Families & Businesses (Part 2)
Part 2: Corporate/Business Taxes, Estate Tax, & Miscellany Corporate Taxes: Big Corporations would likely see a substantial tax reduction: one of the bill’s biggest aspects, and perhaps the most controversial, is the permanent reduction of the corporate tax rate from 35% to 20%- the largest one-time drop in big-business tax rate in history. Although the…
Continue reading…The Proposed GOP Tax Overhaul: A Summary of its Key Points for Nevada Families & Businesses (Part 1)
Part 1: Individual Taxes There are a huge variety of factors to weigh in trying to figure out whether individuals/households would see an increase or decrease in their tax rate. According to the bill’s supporters, most Americans are likely to see a small reduction of taxes under the plan; however, many Americans will see an…
Continue reading…Who Are the Decision Makers in Your Estate Plan? (Part 2)
Welcome back to the second installment discussing key decision makers. Part 1 introduced the concept of decision makers and we named some active roles. This week, we are finishing up this topic by naming a few more roles that are pertinent parts of running a successful estate! Enjoy! Agent (Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare…
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