Bethel Law Blog
Explore expert tips and legal insights on California estate planning, trusts, and probate law.
2024 Retirement Savings Guide: Maximize Your Future
Discover key insights and strategies for maximizing your retirement savings in 2024. This comprehensive guide covers the latest contribution limits for IRAs, Roth IRAs, and other retirement plans, along with practical tips for efficient financial planning.
2024 Gift and Estate Tax Exclusions: What You Need to Know
Discover the essential updates to gift and estate taxes for 2024. This detailed guide by Bethel Law covers the new annual and lifetime gift tax exclusions, estate tax exemptions, state-specific considerations, and the impact of marital status on tax planning. Stay informed for effective financial decision-making.
Don't Forget to Put Your Money in Trust!
Explore the intricacies of estate planning, emphasizing the importance of addressing financial assets. Through Andrew Bethel's expert guidance and real-life examples, learn how to avoid common pitfalls and secure your estate.
The Intricacies of Amending Your Trust: What You Should Know
Dive into the complexities of trust amendments and recent litigation cases. Learn about the significance of following specified amendment procedures and the legal repercussions of overlooking them.
Trust Funding 101: Handling Foreign Accounts and Personal Assets.| Q&A #3
Delve into the nuances of trust funding, from integrating foreign bank accounts to handling personal properties like jewelry, with expert insights from Bethel Law. Discover best practices and stay informed on estate planning essentials.
Protecting Wealth: The Role of Collectibles in Estate Plans
Explore the intricate connection between collectibles, estate planning, and inflation. Understand the potential of collectibles as assets and discover the key factors to consider when including them in your estate plan.
Legal vs. Beneficial Ownership: A Comprehensive Guide
Dive deep into property law with Bethel Law's exploration of legal and beneficial ownership. Understand their distinctions, witness their interplay in trusts, and grasp their significance in lawsuits, creditor protection, and legacy building.
Trust Scams in Estate Planning: What You Need to Know
Explore the dangers of trust scams in estate planning with Attorney Andrew Bethel. Learn about common pitfalls, a recent cautionary tale, and guidelines to select the right attorney.
The Hidden Pitfalls of Adding Children to Property Titles
Explore the dangers of adding children to property titles without legal insight, the repercussions it might hold for children, and the importance of professional consultation in estate planning.
Understanding the Key Role of Witnesses in Your Will
Explore the importance of witnesses in executing a Will, their role, who can be a witness, and the implications of having an interested witness. Discover practical advice on selecting the right witnesses and the need for professional guidance in estate planning.