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    • Estate Planning with an LLC: An Overview of the Benefits and Best Practices

      An LLC (limited liability company) can be an essential tool in your estate plan to protect your assets and avoid probate. This business structure can own many types of property, such as real estate, ...

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    • Veterans Administration Pension Benefits

      Veterans Administration Pension Benefits are paid to veterans who were in military service during wartime and who have little or no income. Veterans who have serious disabilities may qualify for Aid ...

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    • SLANDER

      Definition of Slander Slander is a false and unprivileged publication, orally uttered, and also communications by radio or any mechanical or other means that (1) charges any person with crime, or with ...

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    • COVID-19 Vaccine to Be Given to Californians With Disabilities

      The California Department of Public Health has announced that beginning March 15, those with serious health conditions between the ages of 16 and 64 can be vaccinated. These conditions include: Cancer ...

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    • COVID-19 and Minor Children: Things to Consider Now

      Protecting your family is important, especially when you have minor children, and even more so now that we are living through a pandemic. With all of the unknowns of our current situation, you need ...

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    • Summer Vacation Plans? Precautions and Preparations to Consider

      After months of near confinement in our homes, many of us are stir-crazy and eager to travel to a vacation destination. Although more states are opening up, there are several precautions to consider ...

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    • What Is a Disability Panel and How Does It Work?

      Although it can be an uncomfortable topic, the possibility of becoming incapacitated is often overlooked in drafting revocable living trusts. Placing your money and property in a living trust can ...

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    • Things to Consider Before You Retire

      After many years of hard work, it's finally time to retire and focus on your next phase of life. But before you begin this next chapter, you need to make sure that you have fully thought through this ...

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    • How to Prove You Were Mentally Competent When Creating Your Estate Plan

      While we all want to believe that our family and loved ones will honor our wishes expressed in our estate plan, contests are more common than you might think. Maybe a family member doesn't receive ...

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    • Joint Trusts vs. Separate Trusts: What Unmarried Couples Need to Know

      Joint trusts are beneficial for many married couples, especially if they have a stable relationship, do not have many creditors, and do not live in a state where their estate may be subject to a state ...

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    • From Barbecues to Estate Planning: Why Preparation is the Key to Success

      As Memorial Day weekend approaches, many see it as the start of summer and an opportunity to partake in outdoor activities, such as hosting a backyard barbecue with friends and family. While such ...

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    • Estate Planning and Mental Health: How Preparing for the Future Can Reduce Anxiety

      Approximately 20% of adults in the United States experience a mental illness annually, with anxiety disorders being one of the most prevalent mental health conditions. In fact, nearly one-third of ...

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    • Does the Guardian for My Child Have to Be a United States Citizen?

      Some aspects of estate planning could be uncomfortable, including deciding what will happen to your child if you and their other legal parent die unexpectedly. The odds of this happening are low, but ...

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    • What It Means To Be The Guardian Of A Minor

      Acting as the guardian of a minor is one of the most important roles a person ever fulfills. Along with taking on that responsibility, you may be trying to navigate stressful and emotionally-charged ...

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    • An Interview With Jeff Hayden About Guardianships and Conservatorships On “Your Legal Rights” Podcast

      On March 10 th , Ivette Santaella was a guest on “Your Legal Rights” podcast with host and Bay Area attorney Jeff Hayden. For more than 30 years, “Your Legal Rights” has provided KALW listeners with ...

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    • Ivette Santaella Discusses Marketing with Passion

      Managing Attorney Ivette Santaella joined Lawyer Business Advantage to discuss how she utilizes her passion for law to power the success of her marketing and business development efforts. Click here ...

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    • How to Provide Financial Security For Your Loved One With Special Needs Through A Special Needs Trust

      If you’d like to make sure that your loved one with a disability or special need is financially supported when you’re gone, you should consider creating a special needs trust. This is because, ...

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    • Unique Planning Opportunity for Disabled or Chronically Ill Beneficiaries

      There is great news for clients with certain family members or other beneficiaries – this year brought with it a huge change in the law that benefits beneficiaries who are disabled or chronically ill. ...

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    • What Happens When Your Disabled Child Turns 18 and What You Need to Do Beforehand

      When your child is under the age of 18, you, as their parent, can make most, if not all decisions, on their behalf. However, when your child turns 18, the law views them as an adult, and you no longer ...

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    • The Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax and How It Can Affect Your Estate Plan

      When it comes to federal taxes, most people are very aware of the federal income tax because, if they earn a paycheck, they cannot help but notice the deductions each pay period. But there are ...

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    • Here’s How Cryptocurrency Can Affect Your Estate Plan

      Cryptocurrency’s popularity has exploded recently, but many people don’t know how it impacts their estate plan. Here are the most important things you need to know. Know the tax consequences Did you ...

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    • How to Avoid Taxes on Monetary Gifts to Your Family

      While you may think taxes on monetary gifts to your loved ones is a given, we’re here to tell you that doesn’t always have to be the case. There are actually a few circumstances in which you can ...

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    • Veterans Administration Pension Benefits

      Veterans Administration Pension Benefits are paid to veterans who were in military service during wartime and who have little or no income. Veterans who have serious disabilities may qualify for Aid ...

      Read More