Key Two-Year Bills the California Legislature Will Take Up in 2026 – California Probate and Trust, PC

Key Two-Year Bills the California Legislature Will Take Up in 2026 – California Probate and Trust, PC

Key Two-Year Bills the California Legislature Will Take Up in 2026 – California Probate and Trust, PC ... Read more »
Powers of Attorney That Actually Work in a California Emergency – California Probate and Trust, PC

Powers of Attorney That Actually Work in a California Emergency – California Probate and Trust, PC

If you’re a California resident helping aging parents, planning your own care, or simply trying to ensure your family won’t face bureaucratic nightmares during a medical crisis, you already know that a... Read more »
Accounts, Passwords, Photos, and Legal Access – California Probate and Trust, PC

Accounts, Passwords, Photos, and Legal Access – California Probate and Trust, PC

If you’re a California woman juggling multiple online accounts, digital photos spanning decades, and the nagging worry that your loved ones won’t know how to access anything if something happens to you—you’re... Read more »
Legal Tools to Protect Mothers and Grandmothers (and Their Estates) – California Probate and Trust, PC

Legal Tools to Protect Mothers and Grandmothers (and Their Estates) – California Probate and Trust, PC

If you’re helping an aging mother, grandmother, or other loved one manage their finances in California, you may be worried about elder financial abuse—and with good reason. Each year, thousands of older... Read more »
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 »