Connelly v. United States: What California Business Owners Need to Know About Share Redemption Agreements and Estate Tax Valuation

Connelly v. United States: What California Business Owners Need to Know About Share Redemption Agreements and Estate Tax Valuation

If you’re a California business owner with a buy-sell agreement in place, or if you’re managing the estate of someone who owned shares in a closely held corporation, a recent Supreme Court... Read more »
Can Heirs Who Aren’t Named in a Trust Still Challenge It? What California Families Need to Know About Hamlin v. Jendayi

Can Heirs Who Aren’t Named in a Trust Still Challenge It? What California Families Need to Know About Hamlin v. Jendayi

If you’re a California resident managing an estate or worried about protecting your family’s inheritance rights, a recent legal development could significantly impact your ability to contest a trust—even if you were... Read more »
Packard v. Packard: What California Families Need to Know About Trust Reformation vs. Trust Contests

Packard v. Packard: What California Families Need to Know About Trust Reformation vs. Trust Contests

If you’re managing a California trust and discover what appears to be a drafting error or misunderstanding of the trustor’s true intentions, you may be wondering: “Can I fix this mistake without... Read more »
When Can You File a Demurrer in a California Probate Case? Understanding Goebner v. Superior Court

When Can You File a Demurrer in a California Probate Case? Understanding Goebner v. Superior Court

f you’re navigating probate litigation in California or managing a contested estate, understanding procedural timelines can protect your rights and prevent costly mistakes. A recent California case, Goebner v. Superior Court, clarifies... Read more »
Who Has Legal Standing to File a Conservatorship in California? Understanding the Conservatorship of Anne S. Ruling

Who Has Legal Standing to File a Conservatorship in California? Understanding the Conservatorship of Anne S. Ruling

If you’re a California resident concerned about protecting a vulnerable loved one—or worried about who might have the authority to intervene in your own affairs—understanding who can legally file for conservatorship is... Read more »
Understanding Godoy v. Linzner: What California Families Need to Know About Property Transfer Restrictions in Trust

Understanding Godoy v. Linzner: What California Families Need to Know About Property Transfer Restrictions in Trust

If you’re a California resident creating or managing a trust that includes real estate—especially a family home—you need to understand how state law protects your heirs’ property rights. A recent California case,... Read more »
California Bar Charges Burbank Eviction Lawyer

California Bar Charges Burbank Eviction Lawyer

The State Bar of California has filed disciplinary charges against a career eviction attorney in Burbank for alleged legal misconduct in real estate deals.  Dennis Block, who has made his name working... Read more »
California Court Ruling: Why Your Simple Will Revocation May Not Be Valid—Critical Guidance for Executors and Estate Representatives

California Court Ruling: Why Your Simple Will Revocation May Not Be Valid—Critical Guidance for Executors and Estate Representatives

Who This Article Is For: If you’re an executor, personal representative, or trustee managing a California estate—or if you’re helping someone revoke or update their will—this landmark court decision directly impacts your... Read more »
9K California Cabin Has a Tree Growing Through Its Center: ‘Commune With Nature in a Whole New Way’

$329K California Cabin Has a Tree Growing Through Its Center: ‘Commune With Nature in a Whole New Way’

Many homes are hailed for blurring the line between the inside and out, but one intriguing California dwelling takes that concept to new heights—by merging, quite literally, with its surroundings. The property... Read more »
EXCLUSIVE: Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen Delists .5 Million California Bachelor Pad—Days Before Playoff Game Against Jacksonville Jaguars

EXCLUSIVE: Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen Delists $8.5 Million California Bachelor Pad—Days Before Playoff Game Against Jacksonville Jaguars

Buffalo Bills star Josh Allen has taken his modern California mansion off the market—just weeks after his wife, actress Hailee Steinfeld, revealed she was expecting. Allen, 29, made the decision to delist his longtime... Read more »