How long a POA can be used before death depends on the type of POA, the principal’s capacity and the specific terms outlined in the document. Provided the POA at issue explicitly... Read more »
The cost depends on the situation. If you’re a principal with capacity, changing a power of attorney can be relatively inexpensive. However, if you also need to recover stolen assets or prove agent misconduct, legal fees will likely be involved. For cases involving... Read more »
Yes. A principal may revoke a power of attorney at any time, provided they have mental capacity. If the principal lacks capacity, the POA cannot simply be revoked informally. Instead, an authorized representative,... Read more »
Failing to protect the community spouse can leave the at-home spouse financially vulnerable after years of marriage. # Case Study: The Martinez Family (Sacramento) Maria Martinez, 76, suffered a stroke and required... Read more »
Sacramento Estate Planning Attorney | California Probate and Trust, PC Your home is likely your most valuable asset. For many Sacramento families, decades of mortgage payments, home improvements, and appreciation have built... Read more »
Estate Planning for the Great Wealth Transfer: Why $40 Trillion is Going to Unprepared Widowed Women
Why Are So Many Women Unprepared? The Traditional Division of Labor In older generations, it was common for one spouse (usually the husband) to handle all financial matters while the other spouse... Read more »
When Aretha Franklin passed away in August 2018, the world mourned the loss of the Queen of Soul. But her family faced a legal nightmare that continues to this day: a messy... Read more »
When Prince died unexpectedly on April 21, 2016, he left behind a musical legacy worth an estimated $156 million. He also left behind something else: no will, no trust, and no estate... Read more »
Super Lawyers Recognitions Keystone is proud to announce that 12 of our attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers in 2026. “Our team continues to raise the bar,” said Managing Partner Shawn Kerendian.... Read more »
Partner Roee Kaufman was recently featured in two major media outlets for his probate and conservatorship expertise: the California Post and The New York Times. Kaufman was quoted extensively in the California Post following headlines about Britney Spears’ recent DUI... Read more »