Resources

  • California Recent Opinions

    This site provides access to recent opinions of the California Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

  • IRS Tax Forms and Publications

    The official site and source of IRS tax products.

  • Search the California Code

    You can easily navigate through all 20 codes of California Law with this handy website.

  • Bureau of Unclaimed Property

    The California State Controller’s website allows members of the public to search and see if they can claim any of the $5.1 billion in unclaimed property being held for safekeeping in state banks, businesses and other organizations.

  • California Law Revision Commission

    The Commission provides information about its current projects and access to its reports in an effort to increase public participation in its process.

  • California Secretary of State Business Portal

    This site has many valuable functions, including searching records online for corporations, limited partnerships and limited liability companies. The American Bar Association

  • The American Bar Association

    The American Bar Association provides answers to the most common questions about the estate planning process, probate and administration of estates, transfer taxes and tax planning for your assets and disability planning. Information About Revocable Trusts.

  • How Much Estate Tax Will You Pay?

    This estate tax calculator adds up many different types of assets to get an estimated estate tax figure for your current estate.

  • Federal Estate Tax Laws

    The Federal Estate Tax laws start at Section 2001 of the Internal Revenue Code.

  • Federal Gift Tax Laws

    The Federal Gift Tax laws start at Section 2501 of the Internal Revenue Code. The federal estate and gift tax laws and California law must all be taken into consideration.

  • Social Security Administration

    This website provides retirement planning and disability benefit information.

  • Administration on Aging

    Resource Directory for Older People.

  • Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

    This directory helps senior citizens and their families find helpful organizations and programs for their specific needs.

  • National Association of Financial and Estate Planning

    The site provides information on estate planning, asset protections, charitable foundations, business entity planning, and other estate planning and financial topics.

Frequently Asked Questions

The linked document includes frequently asked estate-planning questions. The answers stated are general in nature and are not intended to apply to every situation. Each case is different and carries its own set of circumstances that must be taken into consideration by competent legal counsel. Contact the Law Office of Dorothy A. Peters at (925) 648-2003 to receive a complementary consultation regarding your specific situation.

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