Oakland, California Tax & Probate Attorney

Law Offices of Steven M. Simrin

318 Harrison Street Suite 102 Oakland, California 94607 USA

 (510) 224-5771

www.simrinlaw.com/
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Law Firm Overview

Steven M. Simrin is an experienced Bay Area tax lawyer practicing in the following areas: IRS Tax Representation; California State and Local Tax Representation; Probate; Trust Administration; Trust Litigation; and Conservatorships.

Steven M. Simrin has over 12 years experience as both a Bay Area tax attorney and a certified public accountant counseling and representing clients in the areas of tax, probate, trusts, and conservatorships. He represents clients before the IRS and all California state and local tax agencies. Mr. Simrin litigates cases in state and federal court throughout California. Prior to opening his solo law practice, Mr. Simrin was with the tax group of a major international accounting firm.

Year this Office was Established: 1998

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: IRS Tax Representation; Conservatorships; Liens, Levies, and Collections.

Practice Areas Description

The Law Offices of Steven M. Simrin offers legal representation on the following areas of practice:

- Tax

If you or your business are facing a tax audit, attempted enforced collection, or any other matter that involves a taxing authority, you need an experienced and aggressive advocate on your side. As a Bay Area tax attorney, Steven M. Simrin handles all tax matters including: IRS Tax Problems; IRS Audits; IRS Appeals; California State Tax Problems; Payroll Taxes Problems; Trust Fund Taxes; Employment Tax Problems; Liens, Levies, and Collections; California Board of Equalization (BOE) Problems; California Employment Development Department (EDD) Problems; Claims for Tax Refunds; Estate Tax Problems; Offers in Compromise; Installment Payment Agreements; Allegations of Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion; Taxes in Bankruptcy; and Tax Litigation.

- Probate

The Law Offices of Steven M. Simrin has been representing clients in probate courts throughout the State of California for more than 15 years. We represent executors and other individuals who want to be appointed personal representative of the deceased person’s estate. We represent these clients throughout the entire process from the initial appointment to the final distribution of assets. We also represent heirs and creditors who want to make sure their rights are protected in the probate process. When disputes arise among those involved in the process, we represent our clients in probate litigation.

- Trust Administration and Litigation

*Planning and Setting up Trusts

To establish a trust, you need a lawyer who understands the legal, financial and business implications of trusts. Steven M. Simrin, an attorney and CPA, has this background and has been helping clients plan and set up trusts for more than 15 years.

*Trust Administration

Once a trust has been created, administration of the trust becomes an on-going task. Proper trust administration requires legal and financial knowledge to assure that these tasks are performed correctly. Our office advises trustees on how to properly administer trusts as required under the laws of the State of California. We also advise beneficiaries on how to enforce their rights under trusts.

*Trust Disputes

For a variety of reasons, disputes sometimes arise between trustees and beneficiaries. Our office assists our clients in attempting to resolve these disputes without resorting to the courts. When such efforts are unproductive, we aggressively protect our client’s rights by representing them in trust litigation.

- Conservatorships

A conservatorship is a legal arrangement established in court after a judge determines that a person (called the “conservatee”) can no longer oversee his or her finances or that the person is unable care for himself or herself. If the judge determines that a conservatorship is appropriate, the judge will appoint a person or an organization (called the “conservator”) to handle the conservatee’s care or finances or both. The Law Offices of Steven M. Simrin is experienced in all aspects of California conservatorship matters.

- Liens, Levies, and Collections

Tax liens and tax levies result from the same problem: unpaid taxes. The IRS and other tax agencies can file a tax lien against you when you fail to voluntarily pay taxes. A lien enables the government to seize (“levy”) your assets: your home, commercial property, financial investments, and personal property. Steven Simrin works to help his clients avoid the potentially devastating effects of tax liens and levies. He is exactly the type of attorney you want by your side if you find yourself in that situation. Steven is both an attorney and a certified public accountant. He has more than 20 years experience representing individuals and small and large business owners before the IRS and all California tax agencies. He has also represented his clients in state and federal court.

- California State Income Tax Problems

Think of calling The Law Offices of Steven Simrin to represent you. Mr. Simrin has represented individual taxpayers and business owners who have disputes with the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB). Mr. Simrin is experienced at negotiating with the FTB. He has over 20 years of practice as a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) and tax attorney. He uses his knowledge of the Franchise Tax Board to work by its rules, for you. Mr. Simrin understands that a letter stating that you are the subject of a tax audit can be frightening. He can inform you that you have several options to resolve your tax problems. You can pay with a credit card or by setting up an installment agreement (I/A). An installment agreement requires the FTB’s approval and a regular schedule of monthly payments.

Attorneys

Mr. Steven M. Simrin Attorney Estate Planning, Tax

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