How a state bar filing could derail a California upzoning plan

How a state bar filing could derail a California upzoning plan

The latest “not in my backyard” tactic in California’s local zoning disputes and state housing law battles? Filing a complaint with the state bar association. A case in point: An attorney who... Read more »
Why California Families Need to Understand Standing in Charitable Trust Disputes: Key Takeaways from Autonomous Region of Narcotics Anonymous v. NAWS

Why California Families Need to Understand Standing in Charitable Trust Disputes: Key Takeaways from Autonomous Region of Narcotics Anonymous v. NAWS

Why California Families Need to Understand Standing in Charitable Trust Disputes: Key Takeaways from Autonomous Region of Narcotics Anonymous v. NAWS If you’re a California resident managing charitable assets, serving on a... Read more »
Los Angeles might tweak its ‘mansion tax.’ Here’s why that matters for the rest of California

Los Angeles might tweak its ‘mansion tax.’ Here’s why that matters for the rest of California

Los Angeles Mansion Tax Reform: What California Property Owners Need to Know About Measure ULA Changes and Their Estate Planning Impact Source: CalMatters Who This Affects: California residents who own high-value real... 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 »
Key v. Tyler: What California Families Need to Know About No-Contest Clauses in Trust Documents

Key v. Tyler: What California Families Need to Know About No-Contest Clauses in Trust Documents

If you’re a California resident managing family trust matters or concerned about protecting your estate from costly disputes, understanding how no-contest clauses work is critical. The appellate case Key v. Tyler clarifies... Read more »
California Supreme Court Affirms Property Tax Reassessment After Corporate-to-Trust Transfer:

California Supreme Court Affirms Property Tax Reassessment After Corporate-to-Trust Transfer:

Understanding Prang v. Los Angeles County Assessment Appeals Board and Its Impact on Your Estate Plan If you’re a California resident managing family businesses, corporate assets, or trusts, a recent California Supreme... Read more »
California Residential Market Tumbles to Near 21-Year Low

California Residential Market Tumbles to Near 21-Year Low

Homebuying in California nearly hit a more than two-decade low last quarter.  Across the state, 23,317 existing and newly built homes were sold in November, marking the second-lowest performance in the month... Read more »
California People and Company News, Week of Jan. 23, 2026

California People and Company News, Week of Jan. 23, 2026

Cox, Castle & Nicholson LLP, a leading full-service law firm specializing in real estate, announced that real estate and land use attorney Kenneth Kecskes has joined the firm as a partner. Kecskes brings nearly... Read more »
California housing reform faces new test as LA Metro resists transit zoning law

California housing reform faces new test as LA Metro resists transit zoning law

California has become a test lab for housing reform. The state stands as an ongoing experiment-in-process for how far lawmakers will go to legalize the development of more homes and how hard... Read more »
Fired After Announcing Retirement at 63? California Workers Need to Know Their Rights

Fired After Announcing Retirement at 63? California Workers Need to Know Their Rights

Source: Yahoo Finance – Moneywise If you’re a California resident approaching retirement age and considering announcing your retirement plans to your employer, you need to understand your legal rights. A recent trend... Read more »