Spotlight on Gary Quackenbush, San Diego Attorney
San Diego Attorney Gary Quackenbush Did you know San Diego attorney Gary Quackenbush has been practicing law since 1988! That’s a long time. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, Gary continued his education at Cal Western School of Law in San Diego, California . He’s a fun loving family man with four kids and 4 grandkids with one more on the way. Outside of the office Gary loves to rock climb, water ski and spend time traveling with his wife, Cheryl, to see his kids and grandkids who currently live all over the...
Read MoreWhy You Need a Power of Attorney
Why You Need a Power of Attorney When I first heard about a “Power of Attorney” I figured it was what you got after finishing law school and taking the Bar. The good news is that a Power of Attorney is much simpler than that! There is no rigorous three years of law school required to get a Power of Attorney, instead you just need a few documents, someone who DID go to law school who can help you (Gary Quackenbush!) and a clear head to make some decisions. So what is a Power of Attorney document all about and why do you need one? Watch this video of Gary and Coronado Real...
Read MoreWhat is Estate Planning?
What is Estate Planning? We write a lot here on the blog about “Estate Planning” but I realized that some people out there may not know what Estate Planning is, means or includes. Read on for a simple explanation of what Estate Planning is and what it can do for you. An estate consists of anything you own that has value such as your car, house, life insurance policy, checking and savings accounts, investments, jewelry, etc. I have done estate planning in San Diego for 25 years and one thing has never changed – no matter how big or small your estate may be you need an...
Read MoreEstate Planning in your 30s: Must Haves
Estate Planning in Your 30s: Must Haves While we often think of Estate Planning as something important for “older” people, think 40+, it really is something for EVERYONE! We at GQ Law just can’t stress that enough. Estate Planning is for everyone- all ages, all walks of life. This particular post is dedicated to Estate Planning in your 30s. We love this recent article on DailyFinance.com. It give great tips on Estate Planning in your 30s for the younger generation and lists out the top 6 Estate Planning moves you should make (documents you should create with an attorney) in...
Read MorePet Lovers, Take a Lesson from Joan Rivers
Pet Lovers, Take a Lesson from Joan Rivers The recent passing of 81-year-old comedian Joan Rivers has left both friends and fans mourning and estate planning experts cheering. Not because she’s gone but because she did a fabulous job estate planning-wise. She had a complete and updated estate plan, unlike the many Hollywood stars we learned lessons from in this post. Rivers had a simple estate plan, with no spouse, most all was left to her daughter. This estate plan specifically included a plan for her beloved dogs via what’s called a Pet Trust which you can read about in...
Read MoreChapter 13 Bankruptcy: Creditor Claims
Creditor Claims in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, all creditor claims are put into one of three classes: Secured, priority, or unsecured. Read on for a quick lesson on how to know which type of claim is which. Secured Claims are held by creditors who hold a lien on collateral, such as a car or furniture, to secure payment of their loan. Even the IRS can be secured if they have recorded a lien. Secured claims get paid 100% on a dollar plus 10% interest on an amount equal to the fair value of equity in the collateral. If the creditor is undersecured (i.e., their claim...
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