How to Change Power of Attorney for Someone With Dementia

How to Change Power of Attorney for Someone With Dementia

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 »
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 »
People ex rel. Becerra v. Shine: Charitable Trust Enforcement and Attorney Fee Awards in California – California Legal Guide | CPT Law

People ex rel. Becerra v. Shine: Charitable Trust Enforcement and Attorney Fee Awards in California – California Legal Guide | CPT Law

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 »
Can Emails to Your Attorney Amend Your Trust? California Court Says No.

Can Emails to Your Attorney Amend Your Trust? California Court Says No.

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 »
Attorney Allegedly Spent 0,000 Intended For Client Home Purchase

Attorney Allegedly Spent $750,000 Intended For Client Home Purchase

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 »
Understanding Grossman v. Wakeman: What Executors and Personal Representatives Need to Know About Attorney Duties in Estate Planning

Understanding Grossman v. Wakeman: What Executors and Personal Representatives Need to Know About Attorney Duties in Estate Planning

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 »
Can Prevailing Defendants Recover Attorney Fees in Elder Abuse Cases? Understanding Gamo v. Merrell

Can Prevailing Defendants Recover Attorney Fees in Elder Abuse Cases? Understanding Gamo v. Merrell

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 sues ex-employee over Malibu mansion lien

Kanye West sues ex-employee over Malibu mansion lien

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 »
Voxtur bankruptcy filing raises questions for attorney opinion letters

Voxtur bankruptcy filing raises questions for attorney opinion letters

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 »
Jim Bush Delivers CEB Webinar on Defending Agents Accused of Misconduct Under Powers of Attorney

Jim Bush Delivers CEB Webinar on Defending Agents Accused of Misconduct Under Powers of Attorney

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 »