What Happened Cognitive impairment in individuals who appear otherwise young and healthy can often hide in plain sight. For our client’s brother, a former executive nationally recognized for his salesmanship, years of... Read more »
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In litigation, timing and procedural choices can be just as critical as the merits of a claim. The California Court of Appeal’s decision in Haidet v. Del Mar Woods Homeowners Assn. (2024)... Read more »
Keystone Law Group Partners Roee Kaufman and Lindsey Munyer delivered an insightful presentation to the Professional Fiduciary Association of California’s Los Angeles chapter (PFAC LA) titled “Turning Conflict into Consensus: Effective Strategies for Trust and Estate Disputes.” The session... Read more »
Keystone Law Group Partner Jim Bush presented in a Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) webinar titled “Power Under Pressure: Defending Agents Accused of Misconduct Under Powers of Attorney.” The program, part of CEB’s ongoing professional education series, explored strategies for protecting agents... Read more »
Yes, bank accounts are generally considered intangible personal property in a will, as personal property includes all assets that are not real estate. However, bank accounts with beneficiaries usually bypass the will... Read more »
Parties in a lawsuit may make what are known as “reptile theory” arguments during trial, which essentially are arguments that are designed to appeal to jurors’ emotions — particularly to their most... Read more »
Because the vast majority of litigated cases — roughly 90% to 97% — are settled outside of court, it’s difficult to determine an exact success rate for contesting a will. However, after... Read more »
Yes, a trustee can be sued for breaching their duties — especially if their actions resulted in financial harm to the trust or its assets. However, suing a trustee typically requires substantial... Read more »