A variety of new labor laws in California will be going into effect on January 1, 2025. It’s important for employers to be aware of these changes and discuss them with an employment law attorney in advance so they know how to plan — and can make… Read More

An offshore asset protection trust is a financial tool that can be used to hold the property of U.S. citizens overseas. These types of trusts typically offer greater protection than domestic asset protection trusts since they are much more difficult… Read More

There are some significant changes that could be coming in 2026 regarding the estate tax exemption law. Unless Congress takes action, the record-high estate, gift, and generation skipping transfer tax exemption amounts will be cut in half on January… Read More

Forming a business partnership has many advantages. It can help ensure you have additional capital and can access a broad scope of expertise for your company. Going into business with another person can also offer you more opportunities and support.… Read More

A trust can have many benefits for you and your beneficiaries, including avoiding the probate process and protecting your assets. However, it’s essential to understand that in order for a trust to be effective, it must be funded. This means transfe… Read More

While the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect on January 1, 2024, similar legislation — Senate Bill 1201 — was recently passed at the state level. If approved by the governor, this California version of the Corporate Transparency Ac… Read More

If you own a business that employs others, it is crucial to have proactive measures to safeguard your company from employment-related litigation. Not only can lawsuits brought by current and former employees divert your attention away from your busin… Read More

Significant changes were made to the federal estate and gift tax system in 2017 with the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). One of the most substantial changes concerned the increase of the lifetime exemption amount from $5.6 million to $… Read More