Law Offices of Laura A. Davis

Laura A. Davis provides skillful assistance and walks her #clients calmly through the process involved in #estate and trust administration. She personally guides you through all aspects of the process so you can rest assured that your duties and deadlines are being met.

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Happy Holidays from Law Offices of Laura A. Davis! Today is about gingerbread, all day.

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Laura is very helpful, courteous and professional. It is the best experience with an attorney our family has ever had. All aspects of our estate plan were carefully considered and implemented according to our wishes. - JRC

The Law Offices of Laura A. Davis will help you confidently plan for and execute your #business decisions and orchestrate an effective transition of wealth from one generation to the next. Working together, your plan will be one that is #customtailored for you, expressing your #values and hopes for the #future in practical, cost-effective ways.

The Law Offices of Laura A. Davis will guide you through the #legal steps required to make your estate plan a reality. Using estate planning tools and techniques, including trusts, #wills, powers of attorney and lifetime gifts, she creates an #estateplan designed to your specifications and your vision for the future. With a focus on limiting potential taxes and fees, Laura A. Davis seeks to help you and your family reduce or eliminate, where possible, death and income taxes assessed against your property.

The Law Offices of Laura A. Davis have drafted and negotiated a broad spectrum of real estate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, leases, license agreements, loan documents, corporate and limited liability company documents, asset purchase agreements, stock sale agreements and partnership agreements. From beginning to end, Laura walks you through each step of the process with ease and confidence.

The Law Offices of Laura A. Davis provides #legal #advice and planning services to business clients seeking to establish, operate, and grow a business. Whether your venture is better served by a corporation, limited partnership, or limited liability company (LLC), Laura can advise you on effective ways to secure your assets and nurture the long-term health of your #business. #services

Business contracts are pivotal parts of all #successful businesses. Whether your business is in the initial start-up phase, growing in size and profits, or preparing to dissolve, there are a number of decisions that could affect your business structure, liability, or interests. The Law Offices of Laura A. Davis endeavor to ensure that all business transactions and commercial #contracts protect the business or personal interests of our clients. We are always working to protect the immediate and future needs of your #business.

#HolidayGifting questions answered: Who pays the gift tax? Gift tax will be owed on taxable gifts only after the donor has used up the donor's lifetime gift/estate tax exemption amount. In 2016, the lifetime exemption amount is $5,450,000. Because the exemption is so large, gift tax is rarely owed. ... When gift tax is owed, the donor is generally responsible for paying any gift tax that may be due. For donors with large estates, paying the gift tax is another means of reducing their estates for Estate Tax purposes. Under special arrangements the donee may agree to pay the tax instead. If you are considering this type of arrangement, you should consult with your tax advisor beforehand.

Joel C. Ravera is now qualified and able to act as a #notarypublic. Joel joined the firm as Laura's legal assistant and office manager in 2012, bringing with him extensive experience in management and sales garnered during a 22-year history with a Fortune 500 industrial supply company based in Chicago. Joel assists in document preparation and other clerical assistance, as well as keeping the "back office" organized and running smoothly.... Joel has an associate degree in physics from New Mexico Military Institute, in Roswell, New Mexico, and attended the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado, majoring in physics. Joel is a member of the Elks Lodge No. 1285 in Monterey, and serves on the Fundraising Committee for the Friends of the NRA Salinas. We look forward to assisting you in all your notarization needs!

What to know about holiday gifting: What kinds of gift can be excluded from gift tax? The general rule is that any gift is a taxable gift. However, there are many exceptions to this rule. Generally, the following gifts are not taxable gifts: Gifts that are not more than the "annual exclusion amount" for the calendar year. For 2016, the annual exclusion amount is $14,000. Therefore, each donor can give to each donee up to $14,000 without making a taxable gift. (This same e...xclusion applies to GST gifts as well.) Certain gifts- such as gifts into a trust- may not qualify. Tuition or medical expenses you pay for someone else. These gifts must be made directly to the institution or medical care provider, and can be of any amount. Gifts to your spouse of any amount. Gifts to a political organization for its use (also of any amount). Gifts to qualifying charities. See more