- Business DisputesBusiness and contract disputes, as well as disputes related to estates and trusts, are examined closely by Boner Stern & Sipple. Our philosophy is to try to resolve matters prior to the lengthy and complicated litigation process. Once litigation commences, we try to resolve matters using Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms, including mediation and arbitration. Matters not resolved using ADR proceed to trial and judgment.
- Limited Liability CompaniesWhen starting a new business, one of the most important decisions to be made is determining what type of entity to utilize. Corporations, Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies (LLC), and Sole Proprietorships must all be considered. Issues related to limitation of liability and family succession of the business must be discussed. Boner Stern & Sipple can assist you in evaluating the options and making the right choice. We can also assist you in buying, selling, or dissolving business entities. Planning for the Highly Compensated Individual/Professional Corporation Many of the clients at Boner Stern & Sipple are highly compensated individuals or licensed professionals. Professional corporations, pension planning, and sophisticated estate plans are crafted to the needs of these individuals.
- Estate Planning) was born in Madison, Wisconsin. He is the senior partner in the law firm of Boner Stern & Sipple, located in San Diego’s Mission Valley. For more than 30 years, Mr. Boner has successfully represented owners of closely held businesses, corporate executives, physicians, and dentists with primary emphasis on estate planning, family succession, and transactional matters. Additionally, he proudly represents a significant number of military families for their estate planning needs. He is a member of the San Diego County, California, and American Bar Associations. Mr. Boner has served on numerous association committees, including the Ethics Committee of the California Bar Association. Mr. Boner also acted as a reviewer of the current tax legislation for Tax Section of the American Bar Association.
- Wills
- TrustsAdministering an estate plan after death, through administration of a Living Trust or through the probate process, monitored by the watchful eye of the court, is an important part of post-death activities. In addition to resolving the many financial issues, we find this to be an important part of the healing process for the survivors. Boner Stern & Sipple assists you with collecting assets, paying creditors, and distributing assets to the ultimate beneficiaries.
- Probate
- Tax LawBoner Stern & Sipple can guide you through the maze of perplexing tax laws. With the complications of the Internal Revenue Code and constant change in tax laws, Boner Stern & Sipple helps its clients tackle these issues as they affect their estate plans or business enterprises. Correct tax planning can be critical to the success of any estate or business plan.