Can an Unhappy Beneficiary Challenge a Trust?

Can an Unhappy Beneficiary Challenge a Trust?

Yes, a trustee can defend a beneficiary’s trust contest, so long as they are acting in good faith. In fact, they may have a duty to defend the contest if the contest... Read more »
Student Teams at Chapman, UCI Vying for Honors in 5th Annual NAIOP SoCal OC Challenge

Student Teams at Chapman, UCI Vying for Honors in 5th Annual NAIOP SoCal OC Challenge

Student teams from the Chapman University Argyros College of Business & Economics and the University of California, Irvine, Paul Merage School of Business Center for Real Estate will compete head-to-head on April... 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 »
The biggest challenge for the reverse industry in 2024? Mortgage rates

The biggest challenge for the reverse industry in 2024? Mortgage rates

Reverse mortgage business — and mortgage business generally — is not where people want it to be. That was a repeated idea shared by a group of reverse mortgage professionals when asked... Read more »
Accessible housing options are a challenge for baby boomers

Accessible housing options are a challenge for baby boomers

Despite being the beneficiaries of historic increases in home-price appreciation during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, older baby boomers — many of whom are approaching the age of 80 in 2025 —... Read more »
USC Team Takes Top Honors at NAIOP SoCal UCLA vs. USC Real Estate Challenge

USC Team Takes Top Honors at NAIOP SoCal UCLA vs. USC Real Estate Challenge

After a presentation to a team of industry-leading judges, the five-member graduate student team from USC took home the silver shovel as the winner of the 27th Annual NAIOP SoCal UCLA vs. USC... Read more »
Tight inventory and frustrated buyers challenge agents in Virginia

Tight inventory and frustrated buyers challenge agents in Virginia

No matter where you are in the state, real estate agents in Virginia are facing low inventory conditions that are creating frustrating scenarios for their buyers. “I think people are getting used... Read more »