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  • Legal Update: One Big Beautiful Bill Act

    From the Desk of San Diego Estate Planning Attorney Kristina R. Hess with contribution from Rachel Lee 
In July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law, making permanent many provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and introducing new opportunities for families, business owners, and high-net worth individuals.…

  • Charitable Remainder Trust Benefits with Kristina Hess

    The Benefits of a Charitable Remainder Trust Listen as Jack Campbell and Kristina R. Hess walk through a scenario where a charitable remainder trust benefits clients who are interested in downsizing their primary residence. Charitable remainder trusts are irrevocable trusts that let you donate assets to charity and draw annual income for life or for…

  • Global Giving … The Ins and Outs of Charity Around the World

    From the Desk of San Diego, Del Mar/Carmel Valley Trust Attorney, San Diego Estate Planning Group, KR Hess Law — Kristina R. Hess The Ins and Outs of Global Giving Earthquakes…  Tsunamis… Typhoons… We watch in horror as these natural disasters and the human suffering they bring unfold before our eyes. And we want to…

  • Gifting to Nieces and Nephews

    What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You (and them) From the Desk of San Diego Trust and Estate Lawyer, Kristina R. Hess  Picture this scenario… You’ve worked hard, saved and managed to accumulate some wealth. You’re not a robber baron by any means but you’re comfortable.  Your siblings haven’t fared as well and you want to make sure…

  • Happy Thanksgiving! Inspiring Generosity

    From the Desk of San Diego Probate and Trust Attorney, Kristina R. Hess, of KR Hess Law, PC. Happy Thanksgiving! I say this every year, but Thanksgiving is my FAVORITE holiday.  Expressing Gratitude is so important and allows us to open our minds and hearts to all of our blessings and makes room for more.…

  • Organ Donation, Facebook Helps Boost Organ Donations

    From the Desk of San Diego Estate Planning Attorney, Kristina Hess… On May 1, 2012, Facebook asked FB users to sign up to donate organs.  There is a shortage of available organs for people in desperate need of life-saving organs.  Over 100,000 people in the United States alone are waiting for organs. Facebook has used…

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