If you’re a California resident concerned about protecting your family’s financial future, recent findings reveal a troubling trend: 20% of young adults aged 25-34 now rely on inheritance rather than pensions to... 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 »
What Happened A year after his wife died, an aging father reached out to his late wife’s former caregiver to arrange caregiving services for himself. Instead, the caregiver introduced him to her... Read more »
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Trusts can sometimes be settled faster than estates — or they may remain open for years. It all depends on the terms of the trust (and the distribution schedule the trust terms... Read more »
Monica Yun authored an article featured in the Daily Journal’s Top Estate and Wealth Management Lawyers 2025 supplement. Her article, “Estate of Martino: Rethinking Stepchild Inheritance Under Intestacy,” confirms that stepchildren and... Read more »
Monica Yun authored an article featured in the Daily Journal’s Top Estate and Wealth Management Lawyers 2025 supplement. Her article, “Estate of Martino: Rethinking Stepchild Inheritance Under Intestacy,” confirms that stepchildren and... Read more »
This generally will depend on the firm, the nature of the case, and how much money is at stake. As an example, if clients have a weak case or if the amount... Read more »
How long does it take to get inheritance money? This often is the burning question on the minds of beneficiaries after learning a decedent left them an inheritance. Although timelines can vary,... Read more »
This was the important question the California Supreme Court ruled on in the case In re Brace. It affirmed that community property laws take precedence in actions between spouses during their lifetimes;... Read more »