What are some misconceptions about estate planning in California?
For many Californians, estate planning remains shrouded in mystery. If you have never studied the subject or explored the topic with an estate planning attorney, you might hold some common misconceptions about estate planning. The following is a look at a few estate planning myths and some helpful information to set the record straight:
Chris Carico has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Attorney by the Southern California Super Lawyers. The selection process consists of peer nominations and evaluations, combined with independent research. He is among the top 5% of attorneys in the state selected to the Super Lawyers list.
Congratulations to Angla Kil for being named to the 2020 Board of Directors for the South Bay Bar Association.
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El Segundo, California, United States, August 20, 2021 — Carico Macdonald Kil & Benz, LLP is pleased to announce that two of its lawyers, Christopher D. Carico and William G. Benz, have been included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Both attorneys received the award in the category for “Litigation – Trusts and Estates.” Chris Carico also received the award in the category for “Trusts & Estates.” Since it was first…
In many states, calculating property taxes is pretty straightforward: It’s a simple equation of your assessed property value and established tax rate. But in California, property taxes are far more complex.
Numerous laws have been enacted in recent decades that mandate property…
Inheritance disputes after a parent’s death are all too common even the most well-adjusted families. Disputes may consume hundreds of thousands of dollars in attorneys’ fees and destroy once healthy sibling relationships. Fortunately, disputes are often predictable and avoidable with careful planning.
Chris Carico, Partner at Carico Macdonald Kil & Benz LLP, discusses drafting and planning tips…
Inheritance disputes after a parent’s death are all too common for even the most well-adjusted families. Disputes may consume hundreds of thousands of dollars in attorneys’ fees and destroy once healthy sibling relationships. Fortunately, disputes are often predictable and avoidable with careful planning.
Join us next Wednesday, September 23rd at 5:30 as Chris Carico discuses drafting and planning tips that minimize the chances for inheritance disputes.
El Segundo, California, United States, August 17, 2020 — Carico Macdonald Kil & Benz, LLP is pleased to announce that two of its lawyers, Christopher D. Carico and William G. Benz, have been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Both attorneys received the award in the category for “Litigation – Trusts and Estates.” Chris Carico also received the award in the category for “Trusts & Estates.” Since it was first…