Local governments in Southern California made several moves carrying implications for real estate investors over the past week. In Los Angeles County, the Board of Supervisors is drafting the Community Opportunity to... Read more »
Yes, there are many ways to locate a deceased person’s assets at no cost — and many of them have been covered in this article. For example, you can review the decedent’s... Read more »
Healthpeak Properties acquired two Cobb County senior living facilities for a combined price of $240 million. The properties are expected to be transferred to the portfolio of Janus Living, a real estate... Read more »
By Dustin MacFarlane, California State Bar Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Sacramento, California PRIMARY KEYWORDS: California irrevocable trust, estate planning Sacramento, trust assets California, funding a trust California,... Read more »
By Dustin MacFarlane, California State Bar Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law PRIMARY KEYWORDS: California community property estate planning, marriage estate planning Sacramento, separate property vs community property, transmutation... Read more »
By Dustin MacFarlane, California State Bar Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law PRIMARY KEYWORDS: death of spouse California, surviving spouse rights California, California intestate succession, community property death California... Read more »
California Legal Implications: Unmarried Partners and Intestate Succession A recent viral story details a heartbreaking and litigious situation where a man passed away, leaving his sibling to inherit his home as the... Read more »
If you’re a California resident watching the U.S. dollar drop to four-year lows—down over 3% in recent weeks and more than 10% throughout 2025—you may be wondering: How can I protect my... Read more »
For California residents working internationally or managing assets across borders—what happens when tragedy strikes overseas? On February 16, 2026, the entertainment world mourned the sudden loss of Dana Eden, the 52-year-old Israeli... Read more »
For California residents managing complex estates, high-value contracts, or family assets tied to professional sports franchises, the recent Anthony Davis trade offers important lessons about asset protection, contract disputes, and succession planning... Read more »