John M. Goralka

John M. Goralka


Goralka Law Firm, PC

Recognized since 2020

Sacramento, California

Practice Areas

Tax Law

Trusts and Estates

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Location
  • 4470 Duckhorn Drive
    Sacramento, CA 95834
Education
  • California State University Sacramento, B.S. Accounting

Recognized in The Best Lawyers® in America 2023 for work in:
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19

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Family Owned and Operated


by David W. Holaday and John M. Goralka

In the era of sweeping tax reform, family businesses, particularly agricultural business, face many environmental and governmental risks. Outlined below are strategies to ensure family business survival in the face of these threats.

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What If Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Had a Premarital Agreement?


Oh, the gritty details we’re learning from the latest court battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. This unfortunate airing of dirty laundry may have been avoided with a prenup. Should you think about getting one yourself?

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This Valentine’s Day – Think … Trust Income Tax Savings!


This Valentine’s Day – Think … Trust Income Tax Savings!

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What a Beneficiary Controlled Trust Can Do to Protect Your Legacy After You Are Gone


What a Beneficiary Controlled Trust Can Do to Protect Your Legacy After You Are Gone

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On National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, a Lesson in Life from Mrs. Fields


On National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, a Lesson in Life from Mrs. Fields

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Britney Spears’ Sad Song … Warning: This Could Happen to You


Britney Spears’ Sad Song … Warning: This Could Happen to You

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Coronavirus Crisis Brings Estate Tax Opportunity


Coronavirus Crisis Brings Estate Tax Opportunity

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How to Get Your Estate Plan Done While Under Coronavirus Quarantine


How to Get Your Estate Plan Done While Under Coronavirus Quarantine

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Is Your Company Ready for the New Partnership Tax Audit Rules?


Is Your Company Ready for the New Partnership Tax Audit Rules?

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How You Can Reduce Capital Gains Taxes with a Two-Year Sale Strategy


How You Can Reduce Capital Gains Taxes with a Two-Year Sale Strategy

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3 Key Takeaways from Prince's Estate-Planning Mistakes


3 Key Takeaways from Prince's Estate-Planning Mistakes

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A Tale of Two Celebrity Marriages and One Prenuptial Agreement


A Tale of Two Celebrity Marriages and One Prenuptial Agreement

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How Trump's Presidency Could Affect Your Estate Plan


How Trump's Presidency Could Affect Your Estate Plan

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Philip Seymour Hoffman’s $12 Million Estate Planning Mistake


Philip Seymour Hoffman’s $12 Million Estate Planning Mistake

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Digital Assets Need to Be a Part of Your Estate Plan


Digital Assets Need to Be a Part of Your Estate Plan

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Estate Tax Repeal? Perhaps Not in California!


Estate Tax Repeal? Perhaps Not in California!

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6 Estate Planning Tips for Those Approaching Death


6 Estate Planning Tips for Those Approaching Death

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Is Your Estate Plan Truly Complete?


Is Your Estate Plan Truly Complete?

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Don’t Throw Away a $12.06M Estate Tax Exemption by Accident


Don’t Throw Away a $12.06M Estate Tax Exemption by Accident

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