Architect Martin Gelber’s L.A. Home Hits Market for $3.95 Million

An astonishing piece of Los Angeles real estate history is up for grabs as the personal home of acclaimed architect Martin Gelber, FAIA, has been listed for $3.75 million. The 3,707-square-foot late... Read more »

California Home of Martin Short’s Late Daughter Katherine Finds a Buyer

The $1.8 million California home where Martin Short‘s daughter, Katherine, passed away has found a buyer—just one month after being listed and six months after her death. The three-bedroom property first hit the selling... Read more »

Billionaire Craigslist Founder Reveals Why He Quit San Francisco for New York

Craigslist founder Craig Newmark has revealed why he chose to ditch San Francisco in order to become a full-time philanthropist on the East Coast.   In a recent candid interview with SFGATE, the... Read more »

Is Jon Hamm’s $4 Million Bachelor Pad Set to Become a Family Home?

“Your Friends & Neighbors” co-stars Jon Hamm and Anna Osceola are reportedly gearing up to become first-time parents, three years after they tied the knot in an intimate cliffside ceremony in California.... Read more »

RFK Jr. Accuses California of ‘Ineptness’ in Handling Homelessness Crisis

Trump administration leaders have doubled down on their criticism of California homelessness policies, as local leaders pushed back. At a Tuesday press conference, Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner and Health... Read more »

$1.4 Trillion Wildfire Threat Hiding in U.S. Neighborhoods

Claire O’Connor had a hard time believing her Pacific Palisades, CA, home carried any real wildfire risk—even after her insurance policy was dropped in November 2024. “I mean, as if our house... Read more »

Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham Make Emotional Return to Chicago

TV mogul Oprah Winfrey has gone back to where her media career started—returning to her former hometown of Chicago, where she enjoyed a sweet reunion with her former colleagues on “The Oprah... Read more »

Do All Wills Go Through Probate in California?

In California, formal probate with a will generally spans nine to 18 months, though this timeline varies based on estate size, complexity, and potential disputes. Consulting an experienced probate attorney is the most effective way to obtain an... Read more »

Does an Executor Get Paid in California?

Yes. An executor is entitled to compensation even if they are also a beneficiary of the estate. This is because executor compensation is separate from an inheritance and is paid in exchange for... Read more »

How to Contest a Conservatorship in California

The cost of contesting a conservatorship depends on several factors, including the complexity of the case, the type of evidence required, and whether the parties are able to reach a settlement or... Read more »