Peter W. Ballas, MBA
Estate Planning and Tax Consultant
Peter W. Ballas is our Tax and Estate Planning Consultant. Peter comes to Peace Talks with over 20 years of experience in Tax and Estate Planning, following his tenure as the President and CEO of a company with multiple locations and over 80 employees.
In the area of estate planning, Peter prepares trusts, wills, and durable power of attorneys. He also consults with trustees in the area of estate taxes, and prepares estate, trust, and gift tax returns.
In addition, Peter consults with family law practitioners and assists them with divorce calculations such as Moore/Marsden, Epstein/Watts credits, tracing, and other community property issues.
Peter assists both businesses and individuals undergoing a tax audit conducted by the Internal Revenue Service, California State Board of Equalization or Employment Development Department, or the City of Los Angeles.
Peter also provides tax planning and preparation for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
Mediation Style
- No-nonsense
- Down-to-earth
- Direct
- Evaluative
- Creative problem solving
- Information-based
Education
- M.B.A., University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
- B.A., San Jose State University, San Jose, CA, Dean's Scholar
Personal Values in Mediation: I've seen too many families torn apart in court. As a Greek American, I really value family and extended family relationships and that's why I became a mediator. Knowledge is power and I use my tax and estate planning training to help Couples and families negotiate divorces, premarital agreements and estate plans which make sense for everyone involved.
Peter is an avid golfer and a member of the Virginia Country Club.
