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Understanding the Corporate Transparency Act: A Guide for Estate Planning Clients The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, represents a significant shift in corporate regulatory compliance. As an estate planning attorney, it is crucial to ensure that my clients are aware of this legislation and understand how it may…
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Transfer on Death (TOD) deeds gained legal recognition in 2016 as a means of transferring real property outside of probate in California. Since then, TOD deeds have emerged as a popular estate planning tool, offering a streamlined alternative to probate for transferring real estate assets. A TOD deed is a legal document that allows real property owners to designate beneficiaries…