Your estate plan is out of date. Yet you continue to postpone your opportunity to update everything. You need to avoid probate, avoid the voluntary 40% death tax, avoid predators and creditors, avoid in-laws, and eliminate floozies and gigolos. Scarlett... Read more
Once upon a time, there were three little pigs and the time came for them to leave home and seek their fortunes. Before they left, their mother told them, “Whatever you do, do the best that you can because that’s... Read more
By: Lauren M. Doyle, Esq. It's Estate Planning Awareness Week – although 2020 really feels like the Estate Planning Awareness YEAR! Our health, family, and future have been top of mind for all of us. In honor of Estate Planning... Read more
By: Shannon Jenkins, Esq. Governor Newsom—in an economic environment already strained to the breaking point—signed health and welfare legislation that will greatly expand the California Family Rights Act ("CFRA") to previously unaffected businesses. Originally, CFRA required covered business with 50... Read more
By Jennifer Sawday, Esq. Partner, TLD Law Many times after someone has passed away, you will contact a bank or other financial institution to report the passing of your loved one. Your goal is to call, report the person’s passing... Read more
By: W. Bailey Smith, Esq. Yes, as I believe transparency is the best approach to estate planning. Transparency varies between families but at a minimum, you need to share with your family the actual location of your original documents, the... Read more
By: Brian Ramsey, Esq. Second in our series regarding attorney's fees and "Do I really Have to Pay for This?!?!? The general answer is “No!” The “American rule” is that each side has to bear their own attorney’s fees. (California... Read more
March 23, 2020 – Due to the order issued by the Governor, our offices are closed for meetings, however, our offices are fully operational remotely, and our attorneys and staff are here to serve you. Virtual Meetings We have the... Read more
To our Valued Clients, Colleagues and Friends, In the midst of these uncertain times, as the Covid 19 virus has become an evolving public health issue affecting people globally and close to home, TLD Law is taking steps to protect... Read more