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  • Happy Holidays and Warm Wishes for 2026

    Greetings clients, friends and partners. Happy holidays and warm wishes for a prosperous and healthy new year! If you didn’t receive our newsletter, you can download it here to read about the changes enacted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. 2025 Seems to have passed like a whirlwind! Here are some updates: Rachel Lee Rachel…


  • 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.…


  • Kristina R. Hess Voted Best Trust Attorney for 2025

    Best Trust Attorney for North Coast San Diego We are honored that Kristina Hess was voted as the Best Trust Attorney for North Coast San Diego in the 2025 reader’s poll. Thank you to all who voted, our clients and the whole team at KR Hess Law, P.C. Attorney Kristina Hess works with clients to create…


  • Announcing KR Hess Law’s Client Care Program

    We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Client Care Program, designed to provide comprehensive support and peace of mind for your estate planning needs with concierge level service. This program offers a suite of services to ensure your estate plan remains current, effective, and aligned with your goals.  The Client Care Program will…


  • Increased Property Taxes for Loved Ones Following the Passage of California’s Prop 19?

    With the passage of Proposition 19, California property owners face new challenges and opportunities in estate planning, particularly regarding property tax reassessment. Here’s what you need to know to effectively plan for these changes, including increased property taxes: 1. Understanding Proposition 19: Effective February 16, 2021, Proposition 19 significantly altered the rules for property tax…


  • 2025 Estate Tax Update

    As we enter 2025, it’s important to stay informed about the current estate tax exemptions and laws that may impact your estate planning. Here’s a brief summary of 2025 estate tax update: These updates highlight the importance of reviewing your estate plan to ensure it aligns with current laws and your personal goals. As always,…


  • Small Business Reporting Requirements for 2024

    From the desk of San Diego and Salt Lake City based estate planning attorney, Kristina R. Hess CTA Imposes New Small Business Reporting Requirements for 2024 Small business owners will have one more item on their compliance to-do list when the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) takes effect next year.  The CTA1, enacted as part of…


  • Estate Planning Webinars – June 2024

    I want to invite you to join me for one of my Free Estate Planning webinars: Preparing for the Sunset of the Estate Tax Exemption on December 31, 2025 How to make sure you are ready for the estate tax exemption to be cut in half from $13 plus million per person to approximately $6…


  • Estate Planning Webinar Series – December 2023

    Did you Miss our December Webinar Series? Watch the Replays on our YouTube channel


  • San Diego Estate Planning information

    Estate Planning Information Seminar

     at La Jolla Christian Fellowship What to Expect When the Unexpected Happens Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. The Truth About Estate Planning You will want to attend this complimentary Estate Planning information seminar … Now, more than ever, make sure your assets go to the people you love and minimize your cost and…