by Kelley Way | Mar 3, 2025 | Estate Planning, Real Estate
A common question I’m asked is: What’s the best way to give my house to my kids? In most cases, parents want their kids to inherit their property with a minimum of taxes owed. This is particularly true of the family house, which kids may want to keep in the...
by Kelley Way | Feb 3, 2025 | Estate Planning, Real Estate
Changes to the Rules in 2025 The California legislature passed a law in 2024, taking effect on April 1, 2025, that makes some significant changes to situations where real property (i.e., land) can be passed on without having to go through probate. For those not in the...
by Kelley Way | Dec 2, 2024 | Authors and Writing, Copyrights, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property, Trademarks
Once again, the year has gone by too quickly. With the arrival of December comes my annual post listing the top blog articles for 2024. Peruse, enjoy, and, of course, have a happy holiday season! Can I Write About a Real Person in My Book? –...
by Kelley Way | Nov 4, 2024 | Estate Planning
The holidays are a time for visiting family. For some people, this is an excellent opportunity to see long-absent loved ones; for others, it’s a good excuse to make inroads on their alcohol supply. Personally, I think it’s a convenient time to have estate planning...
by Kelley Way | Oct 7, 2024 | Estate Planning
Last month, I discussed why probate is bad and how to avoid it in California. And just in time for Halloween, even though terms like probate and trusts can be scary, we will face our fears and discuss what happens when estate planning goes wrong. Let’s talk about how...
