A gift tax is a tax that a person must pay to the federal government when he or she gives a gift at a value above the exempt amount. The exempt amount in 2012 was $13,000. There is no California State gift tax. Certain gifts, such as gifts to a charity and gifts to a...
Most probate proceedings are managed by California's Independent Administration of Estates Act, which enables the executor to administer the will without permission from the court. However, if probate is required, either an executor or a party not named will seek the...
Having acquired a substantial amount of funds from various start-ups, a man who is a passionate advocate of animal rights bought a large tract of land where he cares for abandoned and injured animals. Concerned about what will happen to his favorite dog, the man...
