In the coming decades, an estimated $124 trillion in wealth is set to change hands globally—but tens of billions of dollars in U.S. real estate may never reach its intended heirs. The... Read more »
California Legal Implications: Joint Bank Accounts and the Right of Survivorship In the case of *Placencia v. Strazicich*, the California Court of Appeal addressed a frequent source of family conflict: what happens... Read more »
California Legal Implications: Powers of Appointment Can Override Trustee Duties In the complex world of California estate planning, the distinction between a trustee’s duties and a beneficiary’s rights is crucial. A recent... Read more »
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 »
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 »
With blended families becoming increasingly common, it is smart to be aware of the potential blended family inheritance issues that can arise after the death of a parent or stepparent. Our family... Read more »
Senior Counsel James Andrade was recently featured in a National Business Institute (NBI) Webinar on the California Probate Process. He focused on Resolving Disputes and Navigating Probate Litigation, offering practical insights into... Read more »
Disputes among siblings over estate matters after the death of parents are common. It happens in almost every other probate case. However, in some cases, the disputes become so big that they... Read more »