California Legal Implications: Market Volatility and Estate Planning Strategy The European Parliament recently halted the ratification of a major trade deal with the United States following a Supreme Court ruling regarding tariffs.... Read more »
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the meaning of “limited partner” under Section 1402(a)(13) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), is determined... Read more »
If you’re a California resident navigating conservatorship proceedings—or worried about protecting a vulnerable family member’s legal rights—a landmark 2020 Fifth District Court of Appeal ruling has clarified critical protections that could directly... Read more »
If you or a loved one is facing a Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) conservatorship in California, understanding your legal rights can mean the difference between being heard and being silenced by procedural technicalities. A... Read more »
Can Someone with Power of Attorney for Healthcare Sign Away Your Right to a Jury Trial? If you or a loved one are entering a skilled nursing facility in California, you need... Read more »
If you’re a California resident concerned about protecting a vulnerable loved one—or worried about who might have the authority to intervene in your own affairs—understanding who can legally file for conservatorship is... Read more »
Who This Article Is For: If you’re an executor, personal representative, or trustee managing a California estate—or if you’re helping someone revoke or update their will—this landmark court decision directly impacts your... Read more »
In a filing earlier this week, HomeServices of America asked Judge Stephen Bough, who is overseeing the Sitzer/Burnett commission lawsuit, to deny the plaintiffs motion for entry of judgement. In their mid-March... Read more »
A court ruled on Monday that La Cañada Flintridge violated the state Housing Accountability Act when it denied an application for an affordable-housing project last year. Under the ruling, the city will... Read more »