Have you ever wondered whether someone who murders another person can inherit from their estate? In years past, there have been several California cases where children have murdered their parents, sometimes for money, as was alleged in the famous Menendez case in Los Angeles. Two brothers, Eric and Lyle Menendez,…
Some people need extra time to file a personal tax return or an estate tax return. On your personal income taxes, you can apply for an automatic extension to file but it doesn’t extend the time to pay. You will have to pay a .5% per month penalty for late…
As San Diego estate planning attorneys, we at Law Office of Scott C. Soady, A Professional Corporation, have been following the story of Heath Ledger as it related to his estate plan. You may recall that he had a will leaving his estate to his parents and siblings and then…
In December 2008, Peter Falk’s daughter petitioned the court in Los Angeles county to become the conservator of her father. Falk, noted for his role of Columbo on TV, has apparently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. His daughter Catherine claims her father requires full time custodial care for…
If you have a family member suffering with a form of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, you probably worry about them wandering away. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 60% of dementia patients will wander at some point in their life. A new law is being proposed in California to institute an…
Last week the Wall Street Journal reported that President Obama wants to freeze the current estate tax level to $3.5 million which is the estate tax exemption amount for 2009. Currently only estates with more than $3.5 million ($7 million for couples) have to pay estate tax. Obama intends to…
The holiday season in San Diego has many people going to the local malls and retail stores. Identity theft is on the rise and occurs more frequently over the holidays. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your name, social security number or other personal information to commit fraud. It is…
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are an estimated 5 million Americans suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, San Diego has a lot of resources for families living with the disease. The George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers is one resource that helps families with adult day care, respite programs, and…
If you live in San Diego, there is a lot of free information available to you on a variety of legal issues. Here are some “clicks’ that may answer many questions you have: 1. Our website at Law Office of Scott C. Soady, A Professional Corporation has many articles in…
Most counties in California including San Diego have suspended the issuance of marriage licenses for same sex couples after California voters passed Proposition 8 on Tuesday. Proposition 8 amends the California constitution to limit marriage to a union between a man and a woman. Back in May of this year,…