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Linda Varga

High Estate Tax Exemption to Sunset In 2026

The current tax law in the United States includes provisions for estate and gift taxes, which come into play when assets are passed down...

Linda Varga

The Importance of Estate Planning for Unmarried Cohabitating Couples

estate planning for unmarried cohabitating couples

Linda M. Varga

How To Collect A Small Estate (Less Than $184,500) In California.

In California, if the Decedent died after 4/1/2022 and had less than $184,500 in personal and real property combined, you can collect the...

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Linda M. Varga

How to Probate an Estate in California.

How to probate an estate in California should you be brave enough to attempt the process.

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Linda Varga

Amending Your Trust to Take Full Advantage of the Estate Tax Exemption & Eliminate Capital Gains.

A simple trust amendment allowing for a “QTIP” election could save a Trust's beneficiaries significant amounts in capital gains.