5 Types of Wills in California: What They Are and When Each One Makes Sense

5 Types of Wills in California: What They Are and When Each One Makes Sense

If you are a California resident trying to protect your family, a will can feel like the first “must-do” step. It often is, but many people are surprised to learn that there... Read more »
Multiple Sacramento shootings close I-5, Highway 160

Multiple Sacramento shootings close I-5, Highway 160

Multiple Sacramento shootings close I-5 and Highway 160: what happened and what California families should know A series of shootings across Sacramento led to a critical injury, major freeway closures, and a... Read more »
When Is a Conservatorship Necessary in California? A Guide for Families Protecting Loved Ones

When Is a Conservatorship Necessary in California? A Guide for Families Protecting Loved Ones

If you are a California adult child helping an aging parent, a spouse managing a sudden medical crisis, or a family trying to protect a loved one with declining capacity, the word... Read more »
She directed .7 million from her elderly clients to her husband’s company. The judge approved every penny

She directed $2.7 million from her elderly clients to her husband’s company. The judge approved every penny

Illustration by Gabe Hongsdusit for CalMatters, based on images from Facebook and court records, and provided by family members. If you are a California resident helping an aging parent, or you have... Read more »
How Did Adin Ross’ Sister Die? What Officials Say About Podcaster’s Sister — California Estate Planning Takeaways

How Did Adin Ross’ Sister Die? What Officials Say About Podcaster’s Sister — California Estate Planning Takeaways

Key takeaways (quick answer) The news reports that Madeline Ross, the sister of online streamer Adin Ross, died in Florida at age 36 and that the medical examiner has not released an... Read more »
Chiefs expected to trade CB Trent McDuffie to Rams for multiple draft picks, including 2026 first-rounder — California estate planning takeaways

Chiefs expected to trade CB Trent McDuffie to Rams for multiple draft picks, including 2026 first-rounder — California estate planning takeaways

If you are a California resident, a trustee, or someone handling finances for a family member, sudden headline events can be a reminder to get a plan in place before the next... Read more »
Britney Spears DUI Arrest in Los Angeles: California Estate Planning and Incapacity Lessons

Britney Spears DUI Arrest in Los Angeles: California Estate Planning and Incapacity Lessons

If you live in California, a sudden incident like a DUI arrest can be more than a legal headache. It can be a wake-up call about how quickly life can change, and... Read more »
Robinhood Platinum Card for High-Income Customers: What It Means for California Estate Planning

Robinhood Platinum Card for High-Income Customers: What It Means for California Estate Planning

If you are a California resident building wealth, managing family finances, or helping aging parents, new “premium” financial products can create real planning opportunities and new risks at the same time. Robinhood... Read more »
Legendary Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz dies at 89

Legendary Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz dies at 89

Getty Images Lou Holtz standing at the centre of a group of kneeling players, and speaking. He’s in a baseball cap and windbreaker with the Notre Dame logo If you are a... Read more »
Stefon Diggs’ Patriots Release: Estate Planning Lessons for California Families

Stefon Diggs’ Patriots Release: Estate Planning Lessons for California Families

If you are a California resident building wealth, raising a family, or caring for aging parents, headlines about high earners and sudden life changes can be a helpful reminder to get your... Read more »