The importance of this cannot be overstated, and there are well publicized cases where patients linger for years with no AHCD, and family or medical personnel have no ability to make extreme decisions. Because this may be an uncomfortable topic, some families will put it off, but it is really fairly simple for your attorney […]
Andrea Shoup
Shoup Legal, A Professional Law Corporation can be reached at (951) 445-4114.
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Immigration laws and policy in the US are in the news almost daily, and with a diverse, multi-cultural population there are many families that have non-US citizen spouses or children. A family member is a non-citizen even if they have a green card and permanent residency, and of course would include those holding non-immigrant visas. […]
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As a self-employed individual you are technically a sole proprietor and have similar obligations as any business owner. So, even if you are an Uber driver, freelance consultant or IT specialist, you need to think of yourself as a real, independent business, and not just a service provider. Tax Planning – One of the primary […]
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The Living Trust – A living trust is a flexible estate planning tool that allows you to manage and distribute your assets and can remain in effect after you die. Here are the basics: A trust contains a current transfer of assets while you are alive, administered by a trustee. You as the grantor of […]
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Forming a corporation is one of the business structures that you might be considering, and while many people think that incorporation is only for large companies it can also be good choice for smaller businesses. There are some real advantages to incorporating, which may make it worth the extra expense and effort involved. What are […]
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If you have heard of estate planning but have not taken any steps to create your own plan, you might be one of those who believe in a few common myths. You should not let these myths keep you from creating a will or trust to protect and distribute your assets. Myth #1: Estate planning […]
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The structure of a DAF is simple; you set it up with your community foundation or as a charitable trust with a financial adviser, and then decide how you want funds distributed and to which charities. The next step is to make the DAF a beneficiary of a trust in your estate plan, and you […]
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The Living Trust – A living trust is a flexible estate planning tool that allows you to manage and distribute your assets and can remain in effect after you die. Here are the basics: A trust contains a current transfer of assets while you are alive, administered by a trustee. You as the grantor of […]
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Financial Planning – Generally speaking, financial planning focuses on managing your current assets and resources to maximize investment gains and minimize taxes, as well as analyzing your income, budgets and spending. Typically, this can be done by a certified financial planner who has expertise in these areas, and can recommend different investment vehicles, strategies and […]
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Avoid Intestate Laws The first thing to understand, is that if you die without an estate plan, state statutes will control how your assets are distributed. What this means is that your hard-earned money and property could go to an uncle or cousin you have not seen in years, while others that you are close […]
