Why should you be reading the Geiger Law Office blog? Because estate planning isn’t just for the super-wealthy! You want your assets to be put to good use by your heirs, and you want your values to outlive you. If you are in the process of planning your estate in California, read our latest postings to get great advice for your—and your family’s—futures.
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Lisa Marie Presley's Daughters Set to Inherit GracelandLisa Marie Presley, survived by three children, will become the beneficiaries of a trust that was established to hold title to Elvis Presley's Graceland estate.
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Four Unintended Consequences of Putting Your Children on Title to Your HomeWhen you put your home in co-ownership with your children, they own the property with you. This can cause several problems. Here are four of those problems.
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Losing Control by Adding Someone to Your Bank AccountsAdding someone’s name to your account could subject the funds in the account to their creditors and could negatively affect your estate and gift tax exemption.
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How Long Does It Take to Settle a Revocable Trust After Someone Dies in California?Legally settling a revocable trust in California after a death with trust administration varies by situation, but typically takes about a year or little longer.
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What Could Happen if I Don’t Have an Estate Plan?If you don’t have an estate plan in place and you live in California, you could trigger a conservatorship if incapacitated or a probate action if you died.
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What Taxes Will My Family Have to Pay When I Die?The answer to this question largely depends upon the size of your estate when you pass, who you leave your assets to and the type of assets you leave behind.
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Top 10 Reasons You May Need to Update Your Estate Plan NowOne of the most frequent questions we get asked is “how often do I need to update my estate plan”? Typically, we advise updating every 3 to 5 years.
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What is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?Wills and Trusts are similar in that both are legal vehicles for passing assets at death and can each be amended throughout the will or trust maker’s lifetime.
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Shall vs. May as Used in Interpreting Trust LanguageIn trusts, there is a different meaning for the words "shall" and "may" and it can make all the difference when interpreting a trust.
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New Estate Tax Exemption Indexed for Inflation for 2023Revenue Procedure 2022-38 recently released announcing the new estate and gift tax exemption amount of $12,920,000 and $17,000 annual gift tax exclusion in 2023