- March 27, 2025
Four Estate Planning Lessons from the Deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa
By Carl Jones The recent passing of legendary actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 65, within days…Read Article - March 18, 2025
More Primary Residences Will Soon Be Eligible to Bypass the Full Probate Process in California
California’s Assembly Bill 2016 – which goes into effect April 1 – introduces significant positive changes to the probate process,…Read Article - March 12, 2025
Family to Receive Inheritance After Defeating Estate Challenges
We are proud to announce a confidential settlement in favor of our client, a family that was embroiled in estate…Read Article - March 12, 2025
Lesson for Couples: Act now while you are well to avoid financial calamity in the event of cognitive decline.
Written by Ryan B. Kalashian It was a heartfelt move by a high-profile person. Renowned comedian and former talk-show host Jay…Read Article - March 12, 2025
Music Legend’s Family Bears the Weight of Estate Feud Centered on Financial Abuse and Incapacity Claims
Robbie Robertson, famously associated with Bob Dylan, left his own mark as founder of legendary band, The Band, and through…Read Article - February 19, 2025
Fiduciary Duties in Trusts and Estates
Tips for effectively prosecuting failures to comply with vital fiduciary responsibilities, and how you might avoid them in the first…Read Article - January 27, 2025
Widow Retains Home Over Stepdaughters’ Challenge
$925K marital home was part of revocable trust which widow had right to change. A case that could have deprived…Read Article - January 15, 2025
Consider a Trust to Protect Your Heirs Should the Worst Happen
Putting your life insurance into a trust can help you control how and when your beneficiaries receive their funds. Our…Read Article - December 20, 2024
Hyatt Heirs’ $200M Home Owned by Trusts, Excluded from Divorce
Hyatt Heirs’ $200M Home Owned by Trusts, Excluded from Divorce The Pritzker family, primarily known for the Hyatt Hotel chain…Read Article - December 10, 2024
Hyatt Heirs’ $200M Home Owned by Trusts, Excluded from Divorce
Hyatt Heirs’ $200M Home Owned by Trusts, Excluded from Divorce The Pritzker family, primarily known for the Hyatt Hotel chain…Read Article
