by John Martin | Jan 22, 2016 | Estate Planning for Families
Effective January 1, 2016, California AB 139 creates the new Revocable Transfer on Death Deeds (RTODDs). This pilot program, effective until January 1, 2021, gives individuals the power to automatically transfer property on death to a named beneficiary with a simple...
by John Martin | Jun 16, 2015 | Philanthropy
We would like to congratulate the five Menlo-Atherton High School seniors that are receiving scholarships totaling $23,500 from the Kiwanis Club of Menlo Park, where John serves as Scholarship Chair. More information on the recipients of the awards available at...
by John Martin | Feb 27, 2015 | Digital Assets
If no one contacts Facebook to alert the company of that you have passed, your profile will remain active indefinitely. Facebook doesn’t delete inactive accounts without notification. Facebook has established three options for your account when you have passed away:...
by John Martin | Aug 5, 2014 | Estate Planning for Families, Trusts
We are pleased to announce that as of August 1, 2014, the California Board of Legal Specialization has certified John C. Martin, Esq. as a legal specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, & Probate Law. This title is held by less than half of one percent (.5%) of...
by John Martin | Jun 12, 2014 | Tax Planning
Today, the Supreme Court ruled in Clark v. Rameker that inherited IRAs cannot be excluded from the bankruptcy estate using the “retirement funds” exemption under 11 U.S.C. 522(b)(3)(C). The full text of the Supreme Court’s opinion is available here....