- August 14, 2025
Estate Planning for Immigrant Families in California: Special Considerations
Written in Recognition of Make a Will Month California’s immigrant population—now more than 10 million strong—includes naturalized citizens, green card…Read Article - August 8, 2025
Essential Estate Planning Considerations for LGBTQ+ and Blended Families
Written in Recognition of Make a Will Month Estate planning is crucial for anyone who wishes to accurately and efficiently…Read Article - August 5, 2025
What Happens When a Prince of Darkness Dies? Estate Litigation Lessons from Ozzy Osbourne’s Legacy
Estate Litigation Risks Rise with Celebrity Status, Blended Families, and Massive Wealth When a cultural icon like Ozzy Osbourne passes…Read Article - August 2, 2025
California Crypto: Considerations for Estate Planners
Written in Recognition of Make a Will Month California is often out in front when it comes to societal change,…Read Article - July 23, 2025
Disinheritance Case Settled: Children of Celebrated Movie Director Cut from Estate via Alleged Undue Influence
The since-settled estate litigation involving Oscar-nominated director Norman Jewison, whose estate was valued at more than $30 million, demonstrates the importance…Read Article - July 18, 2025
“Payment for My Silence”: Journalist Writes About the Pain of Disinheritance
How a memoir can put a family at odds. In a deeply personal and public account, journalist Tracie McMillan revealed…Read Article - July 16, 2025
When Family Trusts Fracture: Lessons from Disinheritance of Stepchildren
In a case that underscores the emotional and legal complexities of blended families and estate planning, the Idaho Supreme Court…Read Article - June 27, 2025
Mental Health Directives: A Vital Estate Planning Tool for California Attorneys
Editor’s Note: June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. In support of the educational goals behind that designation, we bring you another…Read Article - June 26, 2025
3 lessons from Jimmy Buffett estate dispute
Jimmy Buffett, loved by many for his iconic hits like “Margaritaville,” passed away on September 1, 2023, after battling Merkel…Read Article - June 24, 2025
Estate Planning for Neurodivergent Adults: Notes for California Attorneys
Editor’s Note: June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. In support of the educational goals behind that designation, we bring you another…Read Article - June 20, 2025
Can trustees in CA use trust funds to defend themselves?
Short answer: sometimes — but only when the defense clearly benefits the underlying trust- not the amendments that favor one…Read Article - June 13, 2025
Things Celebrities Wish They Knew About Estate Planning and Mental Health
Ways to Avoid the Litigated Estate Should Mental Capacity Decline News coverage of celebrities dealing with dementia – their own…Read Article
