California has complicated laws concerning probate. An estate settlement can be difficult without legal help, especially if heirs are contesting a Will. It is recommended to retain a probate attorney from your local Coachella Valley estate planning law firm. (more…)

What is a will or trust contest?

A will contest is a means of trying to correct a portion or even all of the last will and testament. A family member who feels they have been unfairly left out of the will or the conditions contained therein usually files the contest. (more…)

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of The Defense of Marriage Act and Prop 8. Those who enter a same-sex marriage under California now will now be recognized as legal spouses under Federal Tax Laws. This is only applicable to those who are married. Palm Springs Corporate Lawyers are encouraging employers to raise awareness within the workforce and to treat same married same sex employees in the same regards as the treat heterosexual married employees. (more…)

Featuring Bob Hartnett, Retired Social Security Public Affairs Specialist

Monday, October 14, 2013
5:30pm (more…)

Join us this month where in addition to financial, estate & trust, and tax planning, we will discuss DOMA & Prop 8:

What we know and what we don’t yet know, planning issues to consider in the coming months and implications for doing nothing. (more…)

Couples of the same sex have many legal issues when dealing with their finances. Another area that gives many same sex couples legal problems is when they own real estate, according to Fox Business News. Regardless of how the Supreme Court defines marriage, legal issues might still present themselves to same sex married couples. (more…)