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August 14, 2023
What is inheritance tax?

What Is Inheritance Tax?

We often build wealth and an estate in our lifetimes in hopes that, when we pass on, it can go to our loved ones and provide for them. It’s a kind of final gift to those we leave behind. Therefore, it can often be frustrating when the government takes some of this gift for itself. It’s important to understand the potential taxation that the transfer of your estate may be subject to so that you […]
March 12, 2023
Tips for dividing your California estate without dividing your family

Tips for Dividing Your California Estate Without Dividing Your Family

It is incredibly difficult for a family to come together in the shadow of a loved one’s death. It can be even more difficult to have a respectful and clear conversation about finances. This combines one of the greatest tragedies any of us is likely to face with the stresses of money management. This can lead to a lot of conflict and animosity. Even the best of us can have trouble with either of these […]
April 29, 2022
What Is Palm Springs Best Known For?

What Is Palm Springs Best Known For?

The city of Palm Springs is situated in the Coachella Valley, roughly 100 miles east of Los Angeles in the Sonoran Desert. This popular resort town is known for its gorgeous sunny climate, golf courses, restaurants, hotels, and natural hot springs. Palm Springs is home to many Hollywood stars, as it has been a preferred destination to get away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles since the 1930s. An Ideal Climate One of […]
January 5, 2022
Dealing With Real Estate in a Probate

Dealing With Real Estate in a Probate

Dealing with a decedent’s real estate can be the most overwhelming part of the probate process. For example, is there a risk of foreclosure? Is there a reason to sell immediately? Does an executor or beneficiary or heir intend to purchase the real property out of probate? Is There a Risk of Forecloscre’? An administrator of the estate has not been appointed by the court. By the time an administrator is appointed the house may […]
November 25, 2021
Why Is Los Angeles So Popular?

Why Is Los Angeles So Popular?

Los Angeles is one of the most famous cities in the world, and tourists flock there by the millions each year, but what makes it so popular? When you combine the temperate year-round climate with a bustling urban center, stunning beaches, and the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, it’s not hard to see why this is a major travel destination. Consider these reasons why LA is such a popular place on the California coast to […]
September 4, 2021
What is the Difference Between a Probate Lawyer and an Estate Lawyer

What is the Difference Between a Probate Lawyer and an Estate Lawyer

Facing legal issues can be intimidating. At times, it can even feel impossible. This is especially true for families experiencing the death of a loved one. When a loved one passes, one of the first arrangements that needs to be made is the division/distribution of their assets. In many cases, the instructions for this process are laid out in a will. In other situations, there is no will, or the will is invalid, making the […]
September 4, 2021
What Do Estate Litigators Do

What Do Estate Litigators Do?

The legal world can be confusing, and navigating it can feel especially difficult when you are experiencing the loss of a loved one. Sometimes, the powerful force of grief can bring out the worst in a family. However, one of the primary tasks families face when a loved one passes is a sensitive one that can affect many people on a personal level: determining the division of assets between the beneficiaries. In some cases, when […]
June 3, 2021
Childbirth After a Parent’s Death and Intestate Succession

Childbirth After a Parent’s Death and Intestate Succession

Scientific developments have made possible the use of assisted reproductive technologies to create alternative families. One problem is determining parenthood in cases of after death conception (post-mortem conception.) If you die without a will in California, your assets will go to your closest relatives under state “intestate succession” laws. What intestate (without a Will) inheritance rights does the after death conceived child have? Consider the following: Through artificial insemination of his mother a baby boy […]
May 20, 2021
Impact of Marriage or Domestic Partnership on Existing Wills

Impact of Marriage or Domestic Partnership on Existing Wills

What happens if a person makes a will and thereafter marries, or registers as a domestic partner, and the new spouse, or new domestic partner, is not provided for in the will or otherwise provided for or disinherited? Unless a Will or Trust provides for a new spouse or domestic partner, or clearly indicates the new spouse or domestic partner will receive nothing, the marriage effectively and automatically invalidates any pre-existing Will or Trust. If, […]