- Sex CrimesReviewed applications for hearing to the Supreme Court. Reviewed “In Re: Michael M.” relating to criminal rights of a minor male in a statutory rape case, ultimately heard at the US Supreme Court.
- Estate PlanningWelcome to the Law Office of Lori Silver. Lori Silver is an estate planning and tax attorney and limits her practice to those areas of law. A third generation lawyer, she has practiced law for thirty years. Lori is also a CPA and has an LL.M. in Taxation, a Master's degree for lawyers specializing in taxation.
- Wills“Lori Silver resolved a very stressful matter with the IRS for me. She prepared a will and trust as well as taking care of selling my house and locating a new residence for me. She still takes care of any legal problems I may have and my yearly tax returns, relieving me of both financial and emotional woes. One couldn't ask for a more professional and caring attorney and staff.” — Jean S.
- TrustsAfter a family member dies, if the decedent had a will there is a probate action in a California court. If the decedent had a trust, there is a trust administration. In both cases, these are required to pass property down from the elder generation to the next generation.
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureLori also is a tax consultant, doing tax planning for individuals. This includes planning for wealthy individuals to reduce their income or estate taxes. Many clients don’t realize that taxes may be incurred as a result of a foreclosures. In the last several years, Lori has advised clients about these tax implications and made recommendations to reduce or eliminate income tax as a result of the cancellation of indebtedness.
- Tax LawMajor changes to the United States tax laws became effective January 1, 2018 that may immediately affect you and your family's tax planning.