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 »
Can I Be Disqualified as Executor Before I’m Even Appointed? What the Estate of Bodmann Case Means for You

Can I Be Disqualified as Executor Before I’m Even Appointed? What the Estate of Bodmann Case Means for You

If you’ve been named as an executor in a loved one’s will, you might think your role begins once the court officially appoints you. But a recent California appellate decision proves that... Read more »
What the Estate of Galli Case Teaches About Intrafamily Loans

What the Estate of Galli Case Teaches About Intrafamily Loans

Understanding Your Legal Responsibilities When Family Loans Become Estate Issues If you’ve been named as an executor or personal representative in a will, you may face unexpected challenges when dealing with intrafamily... Read more »
Stahl House for sale for first time since case study house was built

Stahl House for sale for first time since case study house was built

For decades, the Stahl House in the Hollywood Hills has been a rarity — a globally known icon of Midcentury Modernism and Los Angeles glamour, still in the hands of the family... Read more »
Reverse mortgage case numbers reach two-year high point

Reverse mortgage case numbers reach two-year high point

Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) endorsements saw a healthy increase in October 2024. They jumped by 11.3% to 2,392 loans for the month, according to data compiled by Reverse Market Insight (RMI).... Read more »
The case for repealing MLS clear cooperation rules

The case for repealing MLS clear cooperation rules

The rational case for repealing MLS Clear Cooperation rules. Does cc work? Do I benefit from it? Would I like it to stay in place? Yes.  Is it best for consumers, (who... Read more »
Berkadia, NYU | Stern Partner on Multifamily Investment Case Competition

Berkadia, NYU | Stern Partner on Multifamily Investment Case Competition

Berkadia and NYU | Stern partnered recently to create a new opportunity for students at top business schools across the U.S. During the inaugural Multifamily Investment Case Competition, held from Nov. 14-16... Read more »
Employee in Move v. CoStar case allegedly caused K in damage

Employee in Move v. CoStar case allegedly caused $5K in damage

After two of its claims against CoStar Group were dismissed in late October, the parent company of Realtor.com is back at it. On Tuesday, Move Inc. filed a second amended complaint in... Read more »
How to Win an Undue Influence Case

How to Win an Undue Influence Case

“Caregivers” Unduly Influence Decedent to Steal Millions  In this case, which was a resounding victory for Keystone, we helped our client bring her deceased brother’s financial abusers to justice. These abusers were... Read more »
Curbio settles fraud case; NAR partnership remains in place

Curbio settles fraud case; NAR partnership remains in place

Curbio, a home renovation startup that specializes in pre-sale work, has agreed to settle fraud allegations made by the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia. As part of... Read more »