Jon R. Vaught Law Blog

By planning ahead, you can help your family avoid this scenario.  At a minimum, you should draft a will specifying who should receive which portion of your estate, and maybe who should inherit certain items of sentimental value.  With a will, you can direct the distribution of your savings and property, even individual items, to people and charities about whom you care.  People who die without written wills essentially leave the disposition of their property to the courts, which f... Read More

Probate is the legal procedure that transfers property after death. Probate laws have changed over the years, but the basic principles have remained the same. There is a will, a decedent—the deceased—, an estate, and heirs.... Read More

All tax codes must comply with the federal tax code. Cities and states are free to set their own rates of income and property taxation, as long as their codes mesh with federal requirements.... Read More

Oakland tax planning lawyers can advise you of tax advantages to factor into your business or personal planning.... Read More