LGBTQ+ Estate Planning
By Tony J. Tyre, Esq.

Cookie-cutter plans just don’t cut it for LGBTQIA+ families. While major strides for LGBTQ+ rights have been made in recent years, estate planning law is still written with hetero, cisgender couples in mind, which means that your wishes and your rights may not be respected when you die or if you become incapacitated without proper [...]

By |2024-02-21T23:07:57+00:00February 21st, 2024|Estate Planning, LGBTQ+|0 Comments

Estate & Gift Taxes in 2024
By Tony J. Tyre, Esq.

It’s that time of year…tax season. When most of us think of tax season, we think of our individual and business tax returns since these are the most common tax forms. Most of us do not think of the tax obligations relating to estates and lifetime gifts—but many of us should. In 2024, the estate [...]

By |2024-02-21T23:09:57+00:00February 21st, 2024|Estate Law, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Gift, Taxes|0 Comments

Providing for Pets in Your Estate Plan
By: Allyson S. Heller

Many pet owners worry about what will happen to their animals when they pass away. Fortunately, California law allows for the creation and establishment of something called a “pet trust,” which allows pet owners to legally set aside funds to be applied towards the lifetime care of their furry, feathery and scaly family members. A [...]

By |2024-02-21T23:10:28+00:00December 15th, 2023|Estate Planning|Comments Off on Providing for Pets in Your Estate Plan
By: Allyson S. Heller

Estate Planning as a New Year’s Resolution
By William Mason, Of Counsel—Attorney at Law

The holidays are here, and what does that mean? Soon you’ll be hearing people talking about their New Year’s resolutions. “I’m going to read at least one hour per day,” they’ll say. They’ll emphatically declare, “I’m going to work out more,” and “I’m going to eat better!” But let’s be honest—these types of resolutions require [...]

By |2024-02-21T23:07:12+00:00December 15th, 2023|Assets, Child, Estate Planning|Comments Off on Estate Planning as a New Year’s Resolution
By William Mason, Of Counsel—Attorney at Law

Estate Planning 101: Trust & will terms that everyone needs to know

Quick, what’s the difference between a will and a trust? Might you be a testator? And what do you know about a conservatorship, besides the fact that Britney Spears has been embroiled in drama surrounding one? While these terms are familiar, many people are often pressed to define exactly what these important estate planning documents [...]

By |2024-01-28T01:09:55+00:00May 19th, 2023|Estate Planning, Trust|Comments Off on Estate Planning 101: Trust & will terms that everyone needs to know

Steps to Take When a Loved One Passes Away
By: Allyson S. Heller

Losing a loved one is always difficult. In addition to coping with their grief, many people are left feeling overwhelmed by the numerous obligations and tasks associated with settling their loved ones’ affairs and don’t know where to start. Having a general idea of what to do when someone passes away can ease this burden [...]

By |2024-01-28T01:13:42+00:00March 23rd, 2023|Death, Estate Planning|0 Comments

Estate Planning for Young Adults
By William C. Mason III

If you are a parent, you are likely accustomed to possessing broad authority to make decisions pertaining to your child’s health, finances, and overall welfare. However, once your child reaches age eighteen, the legal landscape changes and your ability to make these important decisions evaporates. At age eighteen, your child has complete discretion to enter [...]

By |2024-01-28T01:21:49+00:00October 18th, 2022|Estate Planning, Power of Attorney|Comments Off on Estate Planning for Young Adults
By William C. Mason III

Non-Probate transfers of small estates in california
By Allyson S. Heller

As a general rule, when a person dies in California holding real or personal property outside of a trust or without properly designated beneficiaries, the deceased person’s assets must be administered under the court’s supervision through a process known as “probate.” Probate proceedings can cost tens of thousands of dollars in statutory fees and administrative [...]

By |2024-01-28T01:25:23+00:00August 31st, 2022|Estate Law, Estate Planning, Probate|0 Comments

On Sunday, June 26th, our Tony J Tyre – Winner of 2022 San Gabriel Reader’s Choice Awards!

Tony J Tyre is extremely proud to announce that his law firm has been chosen by the readers of Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and Whittier Daily News as FAVORITE LEGAL SERVICES and FAVORITE LIVING TRUST ATTORNEY. He sincerely thanks his team for their continued dedication, enthusiasm, & hard work, and our clients for [...]

By |2024-01-28T01:29:18+00:00July 8th, 2022|Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Probate, Аttorneys|Comments Off on On Sunday, June 26th, our Tony J Tyre – Winner of 2022 San Gabriel Reader’s Choice Awards!

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 important to ensure that you and your loved ones are adequately equipped to handle whatever challenges may arise. Although having a living trust or will, [...]

By |2024-01-28T03:09:13+00:00February 2nd, 2022|Estate Planning, Living Trust, Taxes, Trust, Will|Comments Off on Two Years Later: COVID-19 & Estate Planning By Allyson S. Heller
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