Do You Pay Taxes on Inheritance in California?

Do You Pay Taxes on Inheritance in California?

Estate Tax  None  Yes, but only for estates that exceed $13.99 million in value for individuals and $27.98 million for married couples (as of 2025).  Tax rates are between 18% and 40%,... Read more »
Inside Victor Coleman’s Pay

Inside Victor Coleman’s Pay

CEO pay in the world of Los Angeles’ commercial real estate got a jolt, with a big pay cut for Hudson Pacific Properties boss Victor Coleman detailed for public consumption via the... Read more »
Builders gut check what buyers may like vs. what they’ll pay for

Builders gut check what buyers may like vs. what they’ll pay for

As home sizes shrink and a new mega-generation ages into the homebuying market, homebuilders may have to rethink certain aspects of home design.  With affordability the main issue for buyers, builders are... Read more »
West Capital sues loanDepot over TILA pay violations

West Capital sues loanDepot over TILA pay violations

West Capital Lending (WCL) has sued loanDepot, accusing the California-based mortgage lender of engaging in a long-running compensation scheme that violates the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). The lawsuit, filed Friday in... Read more »
Amazon, Google, Microsoft Are Among Tech Giants Promising That Homeowners Won’t Pay Higher Electric Bills for Data Centers

Amazon, Google, Microsoft Are Among Tech Giants Promising That Homeowners Won’t Pay Higher Electric Bills for Data Centers

President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping new pledge from some of the nation’s biggest tech companies, promising that homeowners won’t foot the bill for power-hungry AI data centers. Under the deal... Read more »
Why Some Retirees Pay 9.90 a Month for Medicare While Others Pay 2.90 – California Legal Guide | CPT Law

Why Some Retirees Pay $689.90 a Month for Medicare While Others Pay $202.90 – California Legal Guide | CPT Law

California Legal Implications: Managing Estate Assets to Minimize Medicare Surcharges Recent reporting from Yahoo Finance highlights a critical financial threshold that catches many retirees off guard: the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA).... Read more »
How Florida’s Golden Beach Became a Secret Haven for Billionaires and Stars Willing To Pay Millions for Ultimate Privacy

How Florida’s Golden Beach Became a Secret Haven for Billionaires and Stars Willing To Pay Millions for Ultimate Privacy

A little-known Florida neighborhood has quietly established itself as one of the Sunshine State’s “most exclusive” communities, drawing in a wave of high-net-worth residents who are willing to fork out millions for... Read more »
They Have 120 Days To Move—or Pay Rent To Stay in Their Mortgage-Free Home

They Have 120 Days To Move—or Pay Rent To Stay in Their Mortgage-Free Home

Marc and Joan Hendel thought they were finally done moving. Instead, they’re facing a countdown and an ultimatum. A month after moving into the home they had meticulously designed for retirement, the... Read more »
EXCLUSIVE: Katy Perry’s Bitter Mansion Battle Takes Another Twist as Veteran Asks Court To Make Pop Star Pay Him .2 Million in Expenses

EXCLUSIVE: Katy Perry’s Bitter Mansion Battle Takes Another Twist as Veteran Asks Court To Make Pop Star Pay Him $1.2 Million in Expenses

Singer Katy Perry‘s yearslong legal battle over a Montecito mansion has taken yet another surprising turn after the veteran who sold her the property asked the court to make the pop star... Read more »
Citadel agrees to pay .5M to settle DOJ’s redlining claims

Citadel agrees to pay $6.5M to settle DOJ’s redlining claims

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday a $6.5 million agreement with Citadel Federal Credit Union to settle allegations of lending discrimination in certain neighborhoods of Philadelphia with majority Black... Read more »