In this Vlog, Attorney Maggie A. LaBranch-Gonzales answers commonly asked questions about Prop 19, with a focus on how Prop 19 affects the parent-child transfer. … [Read more...] about Prop 19 FAQ (Video)
Community Shred Day 2022 (VIDEO)
Thank you to everyone who participated in our 2022 Community Shred Day on May 7th. Together we raised $1,101 for the Alzheimer's Association. … [Read more...] about Community Shred Day 2022 (VIDEO)
California Probate Thresholds (VIDEO)
In this Vlog, Attorney Justin M. Kennedy discusses the 2022 updated California Probate Thresholds. … [Read more...] about California Probate Thresholds (VIDEO)
Repeal the Death Tax Act Initiative (VIDEO)
In this Vlog, Attorney Justin M. Kennedy discusses the Repeal the Death Tax Act Initiative. This video was published on 4/12/22. Please note that this initiative did not receive enough signatures to make the November 2022 ballot You can view the fact sheet on the Repeal the Death Act Initiative here. … [Read more...] about Repeal the Death Tax Act Initiative (VIDEO)
California’s Proposition 19 Ballot Initiative (VIDEO)
In this Vlog, Attorney Justin M. Kennedy discusses Proposition 19 which is on the November 3, 2020 ballot. Please note that our office is non-political and we will not express an opinion as to whether you should vote for or against the proposition. This vlog is to provide information about Proposition 19 and how if it is approved by the California voters, it would impact our clients and their estate plans. Proposition 19 is the Property Tax Transfers, Exemptions, and Revenue for Wildfire … [Read more...] about California’s Proposition 19 Ballot Initiative (VIDEO)
California’s Proposition 13 (VIDEO)
In this vlog, Attorney Justin M. Kennedy discusses California's Proposition 13. Litherland, Kennedy & Associates, APC, Attorneys at Law are members of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. If you would like to learn more about the importance of estate planning, we invite you to attend one of our free estate planning webinars. … [Read more...] about California’s Proposition 13 (VIDEO)
Am I going to owe taxes if I inherit property?
By: Matthew M. Shafae, Attorney Litherland Law Firm Am I going to owe taxes if I inherit property? We get this question all the time. And we don’t blame you. It can get confusing. So, let’s see if we can clear up this issue. Let’s segregate the different taxes that might be owed, and then we can see if anything will be owed. Estate Tax The estate tax—or death tax, as it’s sometimes called—is a transfer tax on assets transferred from someone who died to someone who is living. The tax … [Read more...] about Am I going to owe taxes if I inherit property?