Is Inheritance Tax-Free in 2022?
By Tony J. Tyre, Esq.
Unknown to many of us, the government does not take money from a person’s estate most of the time. In fact, estates will usually pay little-to-no money to the government...
What does Esquire Mean?
By William C. Mason III Of Counsel
Upon completing their education, students in various disciplines such as physics, mathematics, or the social sciences obtain a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), medical students obtain a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.),...
Personal Asset Trust: An Extra Layer Of Protection by: Allyson S. Heller
Most living trust beneficiaries receive their inheritance “outright,” meaning it is distributed from the trust directly to them, so that they effectively own the inherited assets. Unfortunately, by “owning” their...
Executor and Trustee Fees in California
Whether your loved one dies testate (with a will) or intestate (without a will), his or her estate will be subject to the California probate process—the roughly twelve-to-sixteen-month process whereby...
Two Years Later: COVID-19 & Estate Planning By Allyson S. Heller
Over two years after the “Stay at Home” order went into effect, with Omicron, many people still feel overwhelmed and helpless, which is why now, more than ever, it is...
Simplified Probate Proceedings In California
By Allyson S. Heller
When a person dies in California with real or personal property held outside of a trust, then thedecedent’s assets must be administered under the court’s supervision through a process known...
The Effect of Proposition 19 on Base Value Transfers for Persons Aged 55 and Older William C. Mason III, Esq., Of Counsel, The Law Offices of Tony J. Tyre, Esq., APC
On November 3, 2020, California voters approved Proposition 19—the Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act. Effective February 16, 2021, the provisions...
Taxes in Estates & Trusts – 2021 Update
Unknown to many of us, the government does not take money from a person’s estate most of the time. In fact, estates will usually pay little-to-no money to the government...
Top Three Trust Myths and Misconceptions
By Allyson S. Heller
When it comes to estate planning, people tend to have misconceptions about living trusts, many of which stem from secondhand accounts from unreliable sources. Below, I discuss three of the...
Law Offices of Tony J. Tyre Sees Uptick of Living Trusts Preparation
COVINA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 21, 2021 / Today, The Law Offices of Tony J. Tyre, Esq. APC announced a trend in rising numbers of families seeking estate planning....