When a client closes on a home, the transaction feels complete. The loan is funded, the keys are handed over, and everyone moves on to the next deal. But for a growing... Read more »
A home that is inherited by more than one child is a great opportunity for the next generation, but it can also be a source of friction if not handled with care.... Read more »
California Legal Implications: Expanding Stepchild Rights in Intestate Succession A recent decision by the California Court of Appeal has significantly impacted how stepchildren may inherit assets when a stepparent passes away without... Read more »
To inherit a share of a parent’s estate as an omitted child, the child must show that the sole reason for omission was that the testator was unaware of the child’s birth.... Read more »
In Estate of Benjamin C. Williams (2024) 104 Cal.App.5th 374, the court reaffirmed the strict evidentiary burden placed on California omitted children seeking a share of a decedent’s estate under California Probate... Read more »
To illustrate the potential legal complexities surrounding Hackman’s estate, Keystone has compiled a timeline of key events that could play a role in potential disputes over his will or trust. September 1994... Read more »