- September 2, 2025
Elder Abuse: Resources for Estate Planners and Families
As discussed in our previous post – Elder Abuse: Red Flags and Remedies for Families and Estate Planners – addressing elder exploitation…Read Article - August 25, 2025
What to Bring to Your First Estate Litigation Consultation
Considerations for a Productive and Informed Assessment of Your Dispute When a dispute arises over a trust, will, or estate,…Read Article - 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
