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Talking to Your Family About Your Estate Plan

by Serena Travis | Jan 13, 2026 | Estate Planning for Families, Legacy, Trusts, Wills

John C. Martin, an experienced estate attorney, discusses the importance of open communication within the family regarding estate planning. He emphasizes that constructive family dialogue can help avoid potential family conflict resolution and ensure everyone is on...

John Martin Speaks on Estate Planning : Protecting Your Legacy

by John C. Martin | Sep 25, 2025 | Estate Planning for Families, Legacy

Estate planning isn’t just about wills—it’s about making sure your wishes are honored, your assets are protected, and your loved ones are prepared. In this seminar, we’ll cover the key documents and decisions involved, from trusts to powers of attorney. We especially...

John Martin Speaks on Advanced Estate Planning

by John Martin | Oct 8, 2024 | Estate Planning for Families, Presentation

This session covers essential topics on estate planning, including how to address issues related to taxes, multiple heirs, and family considerations to help prevent legal disputes and ensure a smooth transition of...

Estate Planning with Real Estate after Proposition 19

by John Martin | Aug 16, 2023 | Estate Planning for Families, Real Estate

John Martin recently quoted in Charles Wallace’s article on Digital Wills and the importance of managing passwords

by John Martin | Apr 19, 2019 | Digital Assets, Estate Planning for Families

What happens to your online life after you die

John C. Martin Granted Favorable IRS Private Letter Ruling on Behalf of Tax Client

by John Martin | Jan 28, 2016 | Estate Planning for Families, Tax Planning

PLR 201551008 Under current law, the executor of a Decedent’s estate must timely file Form 706 to elect portability of a deceased spouse’s unused exemption amount. The ultimate tax savings of a timely portability election can be significant,...
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  • Talking to Your Family About Your Estate Plan
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  • Estate Planning with Real Estate after Proposition 19
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