Living Trust or Prenuptial Agreement: Which Is Better for Protecting…

Key Takeaways for California Individuals and Families Seeking Asset Protection Read the full blog here: When somebody has amassed a significant estate through years of hard work and good fortune,…

Beneficiary Defective Irrevocable Trusts

Top 3 Takeaways: Read the full blog here: Appreciating assets such as business interests can pose a double risk for entrepreneurs or investors in terms of protecting their wealth and…

Asset Sales vs. Stock Sales

Valuation and Deal Structuring, Part 1 Top 3 Key Takeaways Read the full blog here: In a business sale, the sale structure has significant implications for liability exposure and tax…

Do You Still Need a Lawyer in the Age of…

In a world where artificial intelligence tools are available at everyone’s fingertips, one question has become increasingly common: Do I even need a lawyer anymore? It’s a fair question—especially when…

Private Placement Life Insurance

Top 3 Takeaways: Read the full article here: Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 4, 2025, ended an unwelcome period of uncertainty for estate planning by…

Cryptocurrency and Estate Planning

As a relatively new asset class, cryptocurrency is only beginning to be a consideration in estate planning. For its fans, the decentralized nature of cryptocurrency is one of its benefits—no…

Marital Share Funding Options

When couples are planning how their estate will be distributed to their beneficiaries, one common goal is to maximize the amount that can pass to their heirs by minimizing estate…

Trust and FDIC Insurance: How Much is Covered?

With the sudden closures of some major regional and industry-specific banks, many people are worried about their FDIC coverages for accounts held in trust. This is a good opportunity to…

Dynasty Trusts

This is a part in a series of articles I have written on various types of irrevocable trusts. What is a Dynasty Trust? Many people refer to dynasty trusts to mean…

SLATs and SLANTs

This is a part in a series of articles I have written on various types of irrevocable trusts. What is a SLAT? A SLAT stands for a Spousal Lifetime Access…