Generally, real property is reassessed when transferred. However, California presently excludes certain transfers from reassessment. The transfer of a primary residence between parents and children is completely excluded from reassessment of property taxes, regardless of the value of the said residence and
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As an estate planning and trust administration attorney, I often encounter clients with more than one child or clients with blended families. In those situations, a common discussion we engage in is how to equally distribute the trust assets. In the Bay
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In the wake of COVID-19, mortgage rates have fallen to a new all-time low providing many with the opportunity to purchase a home or refinance existing real properties. If you recently bought a home, it is now time for you to consider
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Update: The recording of this webinar is here Save the date! On June 23 from 10 AM to 10:30 AM PDT, our estate planning attorney Angel Riley will give a free webinar on estate planning to the public as part of the
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Moving into or having a loved one in hospice care can be a scary, sad, and emotional experience. During this stage of one’s life, it is often the last opportunity for the individual to ensure that he or she has a proper
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In the wake of COVID -19, many events and milestones have been disrupted; but the monumental milestone of completing high school, receiving a diploma, and when the time comes, heading off to college, is still in the near future for our Seniors.
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Serving as a trustee for a trust administration can be a challenging and demanding task. Often, individuals will appoint family members to serve as trustees. Other times, individuals may appoint licensed fiduciaries. In both scenarios, the California Probate Code allows a trustee
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Update: The recording of the webinar has been posted: Save the date – on May 6 from 10 AM to 10:30 AM PDT, our attorney Angel Riley will give a free webinar on estate planning as part of the business essential online
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Here at Chauvel & Glatt, LLP, we see and recognize that frontline healthcare workers and first responders are risking their health and working tirelessly to battle COVID-19 and care for our community. To express our gratitude, we are offering a 10% discount
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Did your child recently attain the age of 18? For your child, it is the official rite of passage to adulthood. Legally, this milestone allows your child to sign a legal document, obtain a credit card, open new bank accounts or make
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