Tragic Mount Whitney Death: What California Families Need to Know About Sudden Loss and Estate Planning When a hiker died after continuing alone to Mount Whitney’s summit while his companion turned back,... Read more »
Former NFL defensive lineman Kevin Johnson’s tragic death at age 55 has left many wondering: what happens when someone dies suddenly without proper planning? The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled Johnson’s... Read more »
Every Friday, we round up the most popular, most read, most critical stories of the week to give you a quick catchup on the big headlines you might have missed in the... Read more »
For California residents facing the devastating loss of a loved one under suspicious circumstances—whether at home or abroad—the Shanquella Robinson case offers critical insights into wrongful death investigations, the challenges of seeking... Read more »
When tragedy strikes a California family—especially in cases involving domestic violence, sudden death, or criminal proceedings—the legal and financial aftermath can feel overwhelming. If you’re a California resident managing assets, protecting your... Read more »
If you’re a California resident concerned about how your name, brand, or creative identity will be protected after you pass away—or if you’re navigating a dispute over intellectual property left behind by... Read more »
If you’ve been named as an executor or personal representative for an author’s estate, you’re facing unique challenges that go beyond typical probate duties. Managing intellectual property rights, protecting unfinished manuscripts, and... Read more »
Distributions of trust assets to beneficiaries before the death of the settlor may allow for more flexibility than distributions of trust assets to beneficiaries after the death of the settlor. In most instances,... Read more »
If you’ve been named as an executor or personal representative for someone who died during a pending divorce, you’re facing one of the most complex scenarios in California probate law. This guide... Read more »
There is no set rule as to how long trust records must be kept by a trustee, and the determination is usually based in part on the complexity of the issues facing... Read more »