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 »
Does a Power of Attorney End at Death?

Does a Power of Attorney End at Death?

How long a notarized power of attorney lasts depends on the terms of the agreement. For example, a nondurable power of attorney generally lasts up to the point the principal loses capacity.... Read more »
Invalidating a Trust Amendment Based on False Information

Invalidating a Trust Amendment Based on False Information

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The Tony Bennett Estate Battle: Insights From a Probate Lawyer

The Tony Bennett Estate Battle: Insights From a Probate Lawyer

While the court documents filed in the Tony Bennett estate dispute offer some insight into the musical legend’s estate planning, limited information has been publicized, making it difficult to draw fully informed... Read more »
Estate of Williams Explained: What California Omitted Children Must Prove to Inherit Under the “Sole Reason” Rule

Estate of Williams Explained: What California Omitted Children Must Prove to Inherit Under the “Sole Reason” Rule

In Estate of Benjamin C. Williams (2024) 104 Cal.App.5th 374, the court reaffirmed the strict evidentiary burden placed on California omitted children seeking a share of a decedent’s estate under California Probate... Read more »