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 »
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 »
California Legal Implications: Trustee Accountability and Attorney Fees A significant ruling by the California Court of Appeal has reinforced the strict financial liabilities trustees face when they mismanage trust assets. As detailed... Read more »
If you’re managing a revocable trust in California, you might assume that expressing your wishes in an email to your estate planning attorney is enough to change how your assets will be... Read more »
Lawyer Peter Giattino is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing $750,000 from a real estate client. He’s accused of spending the funds on gambling and other personal expenses. Long Island, New York,... Read more »
Who This Article Is For: If you’ve been named as an executor or personal representative in California and are navigating the complex legal duties of administering an estate, understanding your rights—and the... Read more »
If you’re an executor or personal representative defending an estate against financial elder abuse claims, understanding your rights to recover legal costs is critical. A recent California appellate decision provides crucial clarity... Read more »
Kanye West, the rapper now known as Ye, is suing his former project manager and his lawyers, alleging they wrongfully put a $1.8 million lien on his former Malibu mansion. The suit,... Read more »
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) is celebrating the news, claiming that it reinforces its warning that AOLs are a “fragile and inferior” alternative to title insurance and that the letters are “inferior... Read more »
Keystone Law Group Partner Jim Bush presented in a Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) webinar titled “Power Under Pressure: Defending Agents Accused of Misconduct Under Powers of Attorney.” The program, part of CEB’s ongoing professional education series, explored strategies for protecting agents... Read more »