The Beck Law Group » Oakland http://becklawgroup.com Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:24:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Update on 2010 IRS Rules — Tax Preparation & Estate Planning for Domestic Partners & Same Sex Married Couples (RSVP required) http://becklawgroup.com/update-on-2010-irs-rules-tax-preparation-estate-planning-for-domestic-partners-same-sex-married-couples-rsvp-required http://becklawgroup.com/update-on-2010-irs-rules-tax-preparation-estate-planning-for-domestic-partners-same-sex-married-couples-rsvp-required#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:23:42 +0000 admin http://becklawgroup.com/?p=184

In 2010, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) radically changed its approach to how it treats community property of California state-registered domestic partners (RDPs), which also affects same-sex married couples (SSMs).  This workshop is a review of those changes from 2010, as well an update on how both tax preparation and estate planning has evolved over the past year in light of the changes.  

As we move into the “tax season” for tax year 2011, this seminar will cover two major components of the 2010 IRS changes for RDPs and SSMs:  (1)  impacts on federal income tax preparation, and (2) impacts on estate planning, including revocable trust planning and avoiding the pitfalls of gift and estate tax rules.

Presented by Alma Soongi Beck, Esq of The Beck Law Group, P.C
and Chris Kollaja, CPA, of A.L. Nella & Co
Co-Sponsored by Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA)

Due to the high demand and limited space in this workshop, pre-registration is required.  Please RSVP as soon as possible.

San Francisco Workshop

Register: Click Here! 
When: Wednesday, February 1, 6pm – 8pm   
Where: The SF LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market St., San Francisco  

East Bay Workshop

Register: Click Here!   
When: Tuesday, February 7, 6pm – 8pm   
Where: Bananas, 5232 Claremont Ave., Oakland, CA (Parking is located in the rear)
]]> http://becklawgroup.com/update-on-2010-irs-rules-tax-preparation-estate-planning-for-domestic-partners-same-sex-married-couples-rsvp-required/feed 0 “Federal Tax Changes for Domestic Partners” http://becklawgroup.com/%e2%80%9cfederal-tax-changes-for-domestic-partners%e2%80%9d http://becklawgroup.com/%e2%80%9cfederal-tax-changes-for-domestic-partners%e2%80%9d#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:56:29 +0000 admin http://becklawgroup.com/%e2%80%9cfederal-tax-changes-for-domestic-partners%e2%80%9d
Hosted by Our Family Coalition

Co-Sponsors:
Asian Pacific Islander Queer Women & Transgender Community (APIQWTC)
and the Gay Asian Pacific Alliance (GAPA)

Co-Presenters:
Alma Soongi Beck, Esq. from The Beck Law Group, P.C. 
and Chris Kollaja, CPA, from A.L. Nella & Co.

Alma Soongi Beck, Esq.

Chris Kollaja, CPA

San Francisco Workshop

LOCATION:  San Francisco LGBT Community Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco  
DATE:  Thursday, February 24, 2011, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

East Bay Workshop

LOCATION:  Bananas Child Care Resource (entrance in rear), 5232 Claremont Avenue, Oakland 
DATE:  Friday, February 25, 2011, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

DESCRIPTION: In May 2010, the IRS announced major changes to how it now treats the community property of California state-registered domestic partners (RDPs), which most likely affects same-sex married couples as well. The changes will have a major effect on your federal income taxes, as well
as your estate planning. This workshop will help you make sense of the changes, including retroactively in some cases.

Find out what the change could mean for you and your family, get your questions answered.

Childcare available with registration.

Please reserve your space online at:
San Francisco Workshop: http://sflgbttaxworkshop.eventbrite.com/
East Bay Workshop: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1230673979
For more information about Our Family Coalition please visit: http://www.ourfamily.org
For more information about A.L. Nella & Co. please visit: http://www.alnella.com

]]> http://becklawgroup.com/%e2%80%9cfederal-tax-changes-for-domestic-partners%e2%80%9d/feed 0 Property Issues for Non-Married Co-Owners http://becklawgroup.com/property-issues-for-non-married-co-owners http://becklawgroup.com/property-issues-for-non-married-co-owners#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:00:02 +0000 admin http://becklawgroup.com/?p=50

Free seminar sponsored by Barbary Lane Senior Communities

Property Issues for Non-Married Co-Owners

Tuesday, February 20, 2008 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The Lake Merritt Hotel 1800 Madison Street Oakland, CA

Discussion will include: * Property tax law impacting Non-Married Co-Owners * Property titling and vesting issues before closing on property purchases, * Basic Estate Planning Issues as They Impact Co-Owners of California Property

RSVPs required — (510) 903-3600 — www.BarbaryLaneSenior.com

]]> http://becklawgroup.com/property-issues-for-non-married-co-owners/feed 0 Wills, Power of Attorney and Other Estate Planning Essentials for LGBT Seniors http://becklawgroup.com/wills-power-of-attorney-and-other-estate-planning-essentials-for-lgbt-seniors http://becklawgroup.com/wills-power-of-attorney-and-other-estate-planning-essentials-for-lgbt-seniors#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:00:29 +0000 admin http://becklawgroup.com/?p=48 - Sponsor: Barbary Lane Senior Communities
- Date: Thursday, October 25, 2007 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Barbary Lane Dining Room, 1800 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94612
- Reservation required. Please call (510) 903-3600 to reserve.

]]> http://becklawgroup.com/wills-power-of-attorney-and-other-estate-planning-essentials-for-lgbt-seniors/feed 0 Wills, Power of Attorney and Other Estate Planning Essentials for LGBT Families http://becklawgroup.com/wills-power-of-attorney-and-other-estate-planning-essentials-for-lgbt-families http://becklawgroup.com/wills-power-of-attorney-and-other-estate-planning-essentials-for-lgbt-families#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2007 09:00:51 +0000 admin http://becklawgroup.com/?p=46 - Sponsor: Our Family Coalition
- Date: Thursday, July 19, 2007 6:30-8:30pm
- Location: Bananas, 5232 Claremont Avenue, Oakland
- For free childcare, RSVP to Stephanie at 415-981-1960 or stephanie@ourfamily.org.
- Description: Do I really need a will? Can I draft my own will? When should I contact an attorney? What is a revocable living trust? What other documents might I need to protect my family? Some people think that estate planning is only needed when you have substantial assets, such as a house or big investment accounts. But this is not always the case. Without certain documents, our children and partners can be left in very tough situations with regard to health, finances and children’s custody and care. This seminar will cover some of those essentials.
- For information & directions to Bananas, go to www.bananasinc.org/visit.php

]]> http://becklawgroup.com/wills-power-of-attorney-and-other-estate-planning-essentials-for-lgbt-families/feed 0 Legal Update for Same Sex Couples & Families: Adoption, Parentage, Property and Estate Planning Issues for LGBT Californians http://becklawgroup.com/legal-update-for-same-sex-couples-families-adoption-parentage-property-and-estate-planning-issues-for-lgbt-californians http://becklawgroup.com/legal-update-for-same-sex-couples-families-adoption-parentage-property-and-estate-planning-issues-for-lgbt-californians#comments Wed, 14 Jun 2006 09:00:48 +0000 admin http://becklawgroup.com/?p=42 June 14, 2006 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. 2006

Join Alma Soongi Beck and Deborah Wald for a workshop on LGBT adoption, donor insemination, surrogacy and co-parenting issues as well as property and estate planning for LGBT families. Discussion will include the impact of AB 205 and recent California Supreme court decisions on LGBT families.
Sponsored by Our Family Coalition at BANANAS 5232 Claremont Avenue, Oakland

Please RSVP by email to: amiee@ourfamily.org

]]> http://becklawgroup.com/legal-update-for-same-sex-couples-families-adoption-parentage-property-and-estate-planning-issues-for-lgbt-californians/feed 0 Property, Parentage, and Taxes in the Age of AB205 and Same Sex Marriage http://becklawgroup.com/property-parentage-and-taxes-in-the-age-of-ab205-and-same-sex-marriage http://becklawgroup.com/property-parentage-and-taxes-in-the-age-of-ab205-and-same-sex-marriage#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2004 09:00:58 +0000 admin http://becklawgroup.com/?p=39 Sponsored by Our Family Coalition and National Center for Lesbian Rights

July 31, 2004, Oakland, co-presented with Emily Doskow and Carole Ruwart*
August 25, 2004, San Francisco, co-presented with Deborah Wald and Carole Ruwart**
September 25, 2004, Oakland*
October 6, 2004, San Francisco**

]]> http://becklawgroup.com/property-parentage-and-taxes-in-the-age-of-ab205-and-same-sex-marriage/feed 0 AB205 and Same-Sex Marriage: Essential Legal Information about Property, Parentage and Taxes http://becklawgroup.com/ab205-and-same-sex-marriage-essential-legal-information-about-property-parentage-and-taxes http://becklawgroup.com/ab205-and-same-sex-marriage-essential-legal-information-about-property-parentage-and-taxes#comments Thu, 29 Apr 2004 09:00:26 +0000 admin http://becklawgroup.com/?p=38 Sponsored by Our Family Coalition and National Center for Lesbian Rights

April 29, 2004, San Francisco**
May 22, 2004, Oakland*

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