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Estate Planning for a Simple Estate

Estate Planning for a “Simple” Estate

Many people ask us, “If I have a simple estate, do I need an estate plan?” CunninghamLegal’s CEO, James L Cunningham explains how a “simple” ...
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What is a Power of Appointment? - DEFINED

What is a Power of Appointment? – DEFINED

What is a power of appointment? What is a power appointment in a Living Trust? How does power of appointment affect inheritance? What impact does ...
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Why Would I Need to Appoint an Independent Trustee?

CunninghamLegal’s CEO, and trust administration attorney James L Cunningham explains what an independent trustee is and why you may need to appoint an independent trustee. ...
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Independent Trustees Can PROTECT Heirs

Do you know what an Independent Trustee is or when to use one? Choosing an independent trustee for a Living Trust or Irrevocable Trust may ...
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Irrevocable VS. REVOCABLE Trust

Irrevocable VS. REVOCABLE Trust – California Estate Planning

Revocable living trust vs irrevocable trust. Do you know the difference? Protect assets with estate planning and trusts 101; Estate planning attorney explains how a ...
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What is Joint Tenancy?

What is Joint Tenancy? Protecting your Loved Ones

Do you know what joint tenancy really is? Joint tenancy isn’t just sharing property! Joint tenancy can be shared real estate, but it can also ...
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3 Legal Documents College Kids SHOULD Have!

You’ve bought their books, their clothes, and more school paraphernalia than you knew existed, but one of the best ways to prepare for college is ...
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How Living Trusts Work – CRITICAL Estate Planning Simplified

Do you know how Living Trusts work? This simple guide will explain what is a Living Trust, how Living Trusts work, what is a trustee ...
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Estate Planning Documents CRITICAL By 55 – Avoid Squabbles

Did you know that when the musician Prince died in 2016 at age 57 he had no will? And guess what: his estate still isn’t ...
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How Much Does a Living Trust COST? Estate Planning Tips

If you’re like a lot of people, you may know you need a Living Trust, but you’re not really sure why, what a Living Trust ...
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The Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes

The Top Ten Estate Planning Mistakes

What are the ten top estate planning mistakes made by people when they create (or fail to create) their wills, Living Trusts, retirement accounts, and ...
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ADVANCED Tax Strategies—Successes & Catastrophes

What are the secret tax strategies used by America’s top law firms to help wealthy individuals? Do those strategies actually work?
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How to Transfer Prop 13 Caps to Children After Prop 19 Deadline

A possible legal strategy remains open for people to pass their Prop 13 tax assessment caps to their children now that the Prop 19, Feb. ...
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How can I protect against new tax increases & Biden Tax Plan?

A look at the massive tax changes expected during 2021 to go into effect in 2022. What’s in the Biden Tax Plan? New Estate Taxes ...
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Start 2022 Tax Planning NOW – Kick Strategies into High Gear

We’ll discuss the major changes that occurred over the last year, the changes we see on the horizon, which laws are sunsetting, which took effect ...
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Outdated living trusts

Five Hidden Traps in Outdated Living Trusts

Fix Your Outdated Living Trust Now! By James L. Cunningham Jr, Attorney-at-Law Remember that Living Trust you created five or ten years ago? I’m sorry ...
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What to do if you receive a stimulus check on behalf of a decedent

Case in point: the stimulus checks that many Americans are receiving right now. The IRS has issued guidance stating that the money should be returned ...
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retirement planning mistakes California

10 Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid

by James L. Cunningham Jr., Esq.  Retirement planning is one of the most important financial goals for your future. When done right, you’ll be assured ...
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