The Mystery Will of Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh Explained

The Mystery Will of Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh Explained

A will that appears out of thin air demands scrutiny. Discover how a probate attorney can help assess the validity of a will.  When Anthony Hsieh passed away on November 27, 2020,... Read more »
Can an Administrator of an Estate Take Everything?

Can an Administrator of an Estate Take Everything?

An administrator of an estate cannot ever “take everything,” as they are legally obligated to distribute the estate to the decedent’s rightful heirs according to intestate succession laws, which are outlined in... Read more »
Inside Jay Leno’s Conservatorship of Wife Mavis: 5 Key Takeaways

Inside Jay Leno’s Conservatorship of Wife Mavis: 5 Key Takeaways

With high-profile cases like pop star Britney Spears’ conservatorship and TV personality Wendy Williams’ conservatorship dominating headlines in recent years — often for their controversy — the term conservatorship has gained a... Read more »
What Is a Demurrer?

What Is a Demurrer?

Suppose a third-party consultant had been advising a tech company on the development of a new app. Later, the tech company enters into a contract with an app developer to create the... Read more »
The Mystery Will of Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh Explained

The Mystery Will of Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh Explained

A will that appears out of thin air demands scrutiny. Discover how a probate attorney can help assess the validity of a will.  When Anthony Hsieh passed away on November 27, 2020,... Read more »
Making Property Changes Stick in Probate

Making Property Changes Stick in Probate

Senior Associate Casey Reagan authored a vital article for the Daily Journal’s inaugural Trusts & Estates supplement, spotlighting the appellate decision in In re Marriage of Lund and its implications for estate... Read more »
Estate of Martino: Rethinking Stepchild Inheritance Under Intestacy

Estate of Martino: Rethinking Stepchild Inheritance Under Intestacy

Monica Yun authored an article featured in the Daily Journal’s Top Estate and Wealth Management Lawyers 2025 supplement. Her article, “Estate of Martino: Rethinking Stepchild Inheritance Under Intestacy,” confirms that stepchildren and... Read more »
Estate of Martino: Rethinking Stepchild Inheritance Under Intestacy

Estate of Martino: Rethinking Stepchild Inheritance Under Intestacy

Monica Yun authored an article featured in the Daily Journal’s Top Estate and Wealth Management Lawyers 2025 supplement. Her article, “Estate of Martino: Rethinking Stepchild Inheritance Under Intestacy,” confirms that stepchildren and... Read more »
Examples of Court Motions — A Comprehensive Guide

Examples of Court Motions — A Comprehensive Guide

Suppose Susan is a board member at Company A. As such, she has a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the company and its shareholders. However, frustrated with her... Read more »
What Happens to Personal Belongings After Death Without a Will?

What Happens to Personal Belongings After Death Without a Will?

There isn’t a huge difference in dividing personal property after death compared to other types of property, besides the fact that dividing personal property may be easier.  For example, if a house... Read more »