ALL MY CHILDREN WEAR FUR COATS: ESTATE PLANNING FOR YOUR PETS
There are more pets than children in American households, and for many people, old and young alike, pets are as much a... Read More
Disaster Proof Your IRA
An IRA is an individual retirement account. It is owned by you, an individual, not your trust. An IRA is a retirement... Read More
Should I Tell My Children About My Inheritance Plan?
Yes, as I believe transparency is the best approach to estate planning. Transparency varies between families but at a minimum, you need... Read More
W. Bailey Smith – 2020 Southern California Super Lawyer!
W. Bailey Smith, Certified Tax Planning Specialist at TLD Law, is very proud to announce that he has been designated as a... Read More
CHOOSING A TRUSEE FOR YOUR TRUST
One of the most important decisions you will make is who will serve as your trustee. The trustee you name will play... Read More
SANTA’S 2019 ESTATE PLANNING: A NAUGHTY OR NICE LIST
Have you been naughty or have you been nice in 2019? This article is directed towards all my clients, and all estate... Read More
The Last Great Tax Break for 2019
THE LAST GREAT TAX BREAK FOR 2019 You may be looking for a way to make a big difference to help further... Read More
W. Bailey Smith, Esq. Rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell
TLD Law is proud to announce that attorney W. Bailey Smith was rated “AV Preeminent” by The Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. This... Read More
Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Wills are a Disaster
The Queen of Soul died in 2018 with an estimated net worth of $80 million. She left three handwritten wills and four... Read More
Finding Out Your Power of Attorney is Powerless
You think you’ve done everything right: Your mother has signed a durable power of attorney. Among other things, it allows you to... Read More