Updated Contact Information For Sirvent Law Firm
Keystone Law Firm 2701 W. Queen Creek Rd. #3 Chandler, AZ 85248 Phone: (480) 418-8448
Arizona Legislation Update For Seniors
GACA Legislation Update For Arizona SeniorsArizona State Government Set Up “GACA” To Advise The Governor On Issues Affecting The Senior Population In Our State The Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging publishes an update on pending legislation and other news periodically at their website. This is a useful resource to stay abreast of new laws and…
LLC Can Now Be Owned As JTWROS Or CPWROS
Arizona Governor Signed Into Law A Change That Should Make Owning LLCs More Similar To Other Types Of Assets SB1233 amends the Arizona Limited Liability Company Act by adding a new provision: allowing interest in an LLC to be held by two or more people as joint tenants with right of survivorship or by a married…
Living Trust Seminar
Keystone Law Firm’s Living Trust Seminar Our next free living trust seminar: “12 Deadly Sins of Estate Planning & How to Avoid Them” May 14, 2013 UPDATE – Now Every Month With Keystone’s Own, Francisco Sirvent When: Now On Going Where: Select Choice Of Event Time & Place on our Upcoming Events Page. Register for the…
Permanent Fix To Estate Tax Law
As an estate planning attorney, there is nothing more frustrating than for Congress to keep moving the target. Federal Estate Tax Laws Are Finally Fixed Congress approved and the president signed the 2013 fiscal cliff deal, approving an exemption amount of $5,250,000 with a top estate tax rate of 40%. Here’s what that means in…
Has Congress Reached A Deal To Fix The Fiscal Cliff?
The Fiscal Cliff Fix – Has Congress Reached The Deal Yet? There is nothing like a deadline to force our two major political parties to compromise. Recent reports suggest that a deal on solving the fiscal cliff may be nearing resolution: National Review is reporting some sketchy details, but here are the main points: Current…
Dept. Of Veterans Affairs Changes Eligibility Verification Reporting
The VA Has Recently Announced A Rule Change Which Will Make Annual Paperwork For Veterans Simpler Claimants who receive the VA Improved Pension benefit have been required in prior years to prepare and file an “EVR”, Eligibility Verification Report, every January. The EVR is used to report necessary information to the VA for reauthorization of…
Estate Tax Fiscal Cliff Discussions In D.C.
There Is Some Rumbling From Colleagues In Washington D.C. The estate tax exemption amount will be increased to $3.5 million and a gift tax exemption at the same levels as 2009. This would be a significant benefit to most Americans who, unknowingly, have an estate tax problem. Here’s why: In 2013 the estate tax levels are…
Should Muni Bonds Be Taxable?
Apparently both sides of the aisle in Washington are considering it. An article in the Wall Street Journal should put the scare in high income earners who have historically been able to earn a modest interest “income tax free” with municipal bonds. Read more information.