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For almost 50 years, GVM Law has been the premier law firm regionally and statewide for estate planning, wine law, business transactions, and litigation. We serve California’s leading winery and agriculture enterprises as well as privately-owned businesses across a diverse set of industries. GVM Law implements strategies to preserve family businesses for owners, families and employees. We are trusted advisors and confidants dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients. We value our communities and the lifelong relationships we’ve built along the way.
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Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act: A Guide to CTA Compliance
As of January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act, or CTA, a Federal Law designed to combat the misuse of anonymous shell companies, mandates that all “Reporting Companies” disclose specific information to the Financial Claims Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a division of the U.S. Treasury Department. Reporting Companies encompass both domestic and foreign corporations, including LLCs... Read more »
Read MorePassage of Proposition 19
We are advising our clients and community of the significant ramifications Proposition 19 will have on real property owners in California, and planning opportunities that are available prior to the measure taking effect on February 16, 2021. The passage of Proposition 19 (in November 2020) severely restricts the transferability of real property from parents to... Read more »
Read MoreEstate Planning in 2020 – August 2020
For a number of reasons described below, we are now in an ideal environment for proactive tax and estate planning. Plans and strategies implemented now can save enormous amounts of taxes now and for future generations. First, each person has a lifetime exemption from federal estate and gift taxes. This exemption protects assets up to... Read more »
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