When Aretha Franklin passed away in August 2018, the world mourned the loss of the Queen of Soul. But her family faced a legal nightmare that continues to this day: a messy... Read more »
Here’s your inventory of influence for the Southern California real estate market. The editorial team at The Real Deal put a spotlight on 100 key players in each of our markets for... Read more »
Tyler Cameron has worn many hats as a reality star, a construction company owner, a real estate agent, and an HGTV host. But now, he’s taking what he sees as one of... Read more »
When Prince died unexpectedly on April 21, 2016, he left behind a musical legacy worth an estimated $156 million. He also left behind something else: no will, no trust, and no estate... Read more »
Partner Stefan O’Grady continues to shape the conversation around capacity issues in trusts and estates through his recent article featured in Estate Planning, a Thomson Reuters journal. Known for its rigorous analysis and practical guidance... Read more »
Deep within the serene landscape of Black Forest, this extraordinary Tudor estate feels less like a home and more like a page pulled from a fairytale. Set within the coveted Cathedral Pines enclave... Read more »
Federal prosecutors are bringing down the hammer on nearly a dozen people accused of defrauding elderly victims. The U.S. Attorney’s Office unsealed a 15-count indictment this week for 11 people, mostly Southern... Read more »
The most expensive home currently for sale in Santa Monica just took a sizable haircut. The trophy estate overlooking Riviera Country Club, initially listed last summer for $110 million, is now asking... Read more »
By Dustin MacFarlane, California State Bar Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law Sacramento, California PRIMARY KEYWORDS: California irrevocable trust, estate planning Sacramento, trust assets California, funding a trust California,... Read more »
By Dustin MacFarlane, California State Bar Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law PRIMARY KEYWORDS: California estate planning family law, divorce estate planning California, blended family trust California, community property... Read more »