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The Best Ways to Leave a Gift Via Trust

If you give a gift to a family member or friend that exceeds a specific value, it can be taxed. Because of this, some people decide to leave gifts in the form of a trust. It allows you to leave much more money to a person without a portion of it going to the government. Here are some of the best ways to leave a gift via trust to your loved ones. IDGT – The intentionally defective grantor...Read More

The Couple’s Quick Guide to Estate Planning

When it comes to couples, you have estate planning options that are unique to your legal relationship. Here are some things that a couple should know about when planning a future together. A/B Trusts – While rare, this is a type of tax shelter that you may want to take advantage of if you have a huge estate. Most estates will not need something of this nature due to the current estate tax...Read More

Arrive Alive by Following This Cycling Safety Tip

What is the number one factor when it comes to staying safe while riding your bike around San Diego and the surrounding neighborhoods? Visibility! If a driver doesn’t see you, things can get dangerous very quickly. Here is the safety tip that may save your life. Lights – The Most Important Bicycle Safety Feature There’s no law in California that says you have to have lights on your bike day...Read More

4 Types of Damages You Can Seek Following an Injury

If you have been hurt in a car accident or have suffered another type of injury due to negligence or intent, here are the types of compensation you may be eligible to receive: Medical bills – This is the most obvious. If you suffered an injury due to someone else’s fault, you shouldn’t get stuck with the medical expenses (even if you had to go to an out of network doctor). Property damage –...Read More

Why Writing Your Own Will Is Risky Business

It is important to make advance decisions regarding your estate and your beneficiaries. However, it is advisable to have the assistance of an estate planning attorney. What are some of the risks of trying to write a will on your own? Estate taxes – While current estate tax laws allow for quite a large estate to pass on to heirs tax-free, you want to be sure that you keep up to date with...Read More

Medical Decisions Regarding End of Life

A patient has a great degree of latitude when it comes making end of life decisions. For example, you can choose whether or not the medical team will preserve your life using machines if your condition is fatal, irreversible, or if there is a medical degree of certainty that you will never regain consciousness. You also have decisions that involve weighing certain forms of treatment versus the...Read More

What You Need to Know About the Statute of Limitations If You Have Been Injured

When a person suffers an injury due to someone else’s intent or negligence, they may be able to receive compensation for losses that are suffered. This can include reimbursement for medical bills, property damage, and even general costs for pain and suffering that may have resulted from the experience. However, you only have a certain amount of time to bring your claim forward. Here is what...Read More

How Does California Being a Fault State Affect Personal Injury Claims?

California is a fault state. This means that when an accident occurs, a percentage of fault is assigned to each driver. How does this affect personal injury claims? It has to do with a term called pure comparative negligence. How Pure Comparative Negligence Works When someone is 100% at fault for an accident, the other party can receive compensation for medical bills, pain and suffering,...Read More