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Understanding Sacramento Gift Tax

Monday, February 14, 2011 by Trudy Nearn

Most taxpayers familiar with financial or estate planning, regardless of their own personal net worth, have heard of the gift tax.  Few people, though, actually understand what the gift tax entails, or how they can actually put it to use for them.

For residents of California, the gift tax rules should be considered as more than just a financial penalty levied by the government.  People who understand the rules around federal and California gift and inheritance taxes can put... Read More

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Topic: Tax Planning

The estate of Teddy Pendergast - It's not about the money

Tuesday, October 12, 2010 by Trudy Nearn

Just like the battle for Teddy Pendergast’s estate, most of the beneficiary dispute matters Generations have resolved were not about money. It’s about the lamp that has been in the family for decades, the painting mom got from dad when they were married and all of the slights and emotional bruises that families have inflicted on one another while growing up.... Read More
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Topic: Wills and Probate

Dress codes are a minefield for Sacramento-area employers

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 by Trudy Nearn

From bare shoulders in the Capitol to Muslim head scarves at Disneyland to no "bling" in the NBA: What's acceptable attire – or not – in the workplace is as rumpled as an ill-fitting suit.... Read More
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Topic: Business Law

What a California Estate Planning Lawyer Can Do For You

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 by Trudy Nearn

Good Sacramento estate planning lawyers have the tools to help you to maintain control of your financial life while you are able to make decisions for yourself, and to ensure that your wishes are carried out when you are no longer able to make decisions for yourself.... Read More
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Topic: Estate Planning

Settling a Thriller Estate in California

Monday, July 13, 2009 by Trudy Nearn

Avoiding probate is probably the number one reason people come to visit Generations and speak with our Sacramento estate planning attorneys about having a trust done for them.  We have helped many of the “superstars” of Sacramento create trusts that allow their families to settle their estate without the prying eyes of the ever-curious public. Should your privacy be any less protected?... Read More
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Topic: Estate Planning

Understanding Probate in California

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 by Trudy Nearn

Your Sacramento estate planning attorney can help you decide if a will or a trust is the proper instrument for you and your family.... Read More
Posted at 13:22 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Wills and Probate
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