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Social Security Benefits | 10 Retirement FAQs
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 We’ve all heard about the financial difficulties engulfing our nation’s Social Security program. Decades ago, there were nearly five workers paying into Social Security for every
Congratulations to Keith Todd Zimmet on being selected a San Fernando Valley Most Trusted Advisor
August 9, 2012 by Lewitt Hackman Last night, at an awards ceremony held in Woodland Hills, The San Fernando Valley Business Journal honored our very own Keith Todd Zimmet as one of the Valley’s Most
Divorce Planning Checklist: 5 Financial Steps to Take Before Filing for Divorce
Divorce Attorney by Vanessa Soto Nellis 818.907.3274 It’s no secret that divorce is almost never easy, with the huge emotional and financial tolls it takes on you, your children, other family members and even your
Green the Color of Choice for British Olympic Planners
Environmental Law & Civil Litigation AttorneyJuly 26, 2012 by Stephen T. Holzer The British aren’t just eyeing the gold in the upcoming summer Olympic games, they’ve got their sights fastened on green. That’s right, eco-friendly
Business Succession Planning: The Shareholder, Operating or Partnership Agreement
by Robert A. Hull For many of us, one of our most valued assets, is our business. What happens when you or one of your business partners becomes disabled, divorces, retires or passes away? Will your
Bicycle Safety – California Bicycle Law & Common Sense
Bike Accident Attorney by Andrew L. Shapiro (818) 907-3230 According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 630 people died in 2009 because of non-motorized cycling accidents, and 51,000 were injured. Those are national figures.
Will Contests & Estate Disputes – Five Ways to Avoid a Family Feud
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 Even in the most complacent of families, estate disputes can sometimes arise under the added strain of bereavement and emotional loss. When family members don’t get
Tax & Estate Planning – Small Win for Same Sex Couples?
Trusts & Estate Planning by Kira S. Masteller 818.907.3244 The Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, was enacted in 1996 to “define and protect the institution of marriage.” It defined marriage as a legal union
Municipal Bankruptcies – When Local Governments Go Belly-Up
Environmental Law & Civil Litigation AttorneyJune 6, 2012 by Stephen T. Holzer When an individual opts to declare bankruptcy, he or she generally qualifies for either Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, in which the individual’s property is
Inheritance Interference – A New Cause of Action
by Stephan Mihalovits Hark! Manna for litigants! Passed down from the California Court of Appeal this month, Beckwith v. Dahl recognizes a new civil claim: Intentional Interference with an Expected Inheritance (“IIEI”). Recognized in half