Aretha Franklin’s Estate Battle: Why Even the Queen of Soul Needed a Better Estate Plan

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 »
Meet 100 Key Players in Los Angeles Real Estate 

Meet 100 Key Players in Los Angeles Real Estate 

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 »
EXCLUSIVE: Reality Star Tyler Cameron Takes the ‘Biggest Step’ Yet in His Real Estate Career—After Landing Major Townhome Development

EXCLUSIVE: Reality Star Tyler Cameron Takes the ‘Biggest Step’ Yet in His Real Estate Career—After Landing Major Townhome Development

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 »

Prince Estate Battle: What Happens When You Die Without a Will

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 »
Stefan O’Grady in Thomson Reuters Estate Planning Journal

Stefan O’Grady in Thomson Reuters Estate Planning Journal

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 »
A Storybook Estate in Colorado Springs

A Storybook Estate in Colorado Springs

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 »
Elder Real Estate Fraud Prompts FBI Arrests in Los Angeles

Elder Real Estate Fraud Prompts FBI Arrests in Los Angeles

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 »
Santa Monica Estate Drops Price by 20 Percent

Santa Monica Estate Drops Price by 20 Percent

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 »
Trust Assets in California Estate Planning: The Hidden Risks That Can Change Your Outcome

Trust Assets in California Estate Planning: The Hidden Risks That Can Change Your Outcome

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 »
Trust Assets in California Estate Planning: The Hidden Risks That Can Change Your Outcome

Estate Planning and Family Law in California: Why Your Trust Can Fail If You Ignore This

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 »