The Gibbs Law Firm, APC

02/15/2025

Happy 92nd Heavenly Birthday to our founder Gerald Gibbs! We miss his positive energy, wisdom, and guidance every day!

11/07/2024

Now that voting is over, time to vote for something a little more fun! We're celebrating our 50th Anniversary this year, and I'd love to ask for your vote in the SCTimes "Best of San Clemente" survey. Click the link below and on the second page of the survey, please chose "The Gibbs Law Firm, APC" as the Best Law Firm in San Clemente! I'd love to add to our collection of Ole Awards with a gold in this, our 50th year! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BestofSanClemente2024

03/12/2024

Navigating Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: What Happens When Payments are Late, and Strategies to Avoid Dismissal or Conversion"

Being a week late on your bankruptcy payment is probably no big deal — in most cases.

03/12/2024

Our guide to estate taxes includes U.S. federal, state, and inheritance tax rules. Discover who pays and how much.

Our guide to estate taxes includes U.S. federal, state, and inheritance tax rules. Discover who pays and how much.

03/11/2024

As economic woes continue to pummel the housing industry, one real estate developer is finding opportunities within a new market – the "forever renters."

Post Brothers CEO Michael Pestronk discusses the renters market in big cities as the thought of being a forever renter attracts millennials and empty nesters.

03/08/2024

Major US Companies, including WeWork and Rite Aid, declare bankruptcy in 2023 amid economic challenges.

It’s been a rough year for some household-name US retailers and businesses. As the economy emerged out of the Covid-19 pandemic, companies faced a laundry list of problems arising from high costs, supply shortages and growing competition.

03/07/2024

Estate planning is an often overlooked topic during the financial planning process yet is a very important part of financial planning.

Estate planning is an often overlooked topic during the financial planning process. Here's why that's a mistake.

03/06/2024

There is a way back from bankruptcy with simple steps you can take to start rebuilding your credit.

Is it possible to remove bankruptcies from your credit report? Learn what steps can be taken and how to rebuild your credit after a bankruptcy.

03/05/2024

Trusts offer estate planning and asset protection benefits that wills do not.

Estate planning attorneys love trusts. Here’s why you might too.

03/01/2024

Commercial Foreclosures Increase 17 Percent from Last Month and 97 Percent from Last Year

ATTOM just released commercial foreclosure report reveals a significant increase in commercial foreclosures to start off 2024.

02/29/2024

Many states don’t set a deadline for executors to pay beneficiaries, but other deadlines can affect the timeline.

There’s no standard deadline for paying beneficiaries of a will, but the probate process averages six to nine months. Many states have no deadlines at all.