- 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 - 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 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 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 - May 1, 2025
Stock Market Volatility and Trustees’ Duties Under the California Prudent Investor Act
Stock market volatility this year has frayed the nerves of anyone whose assets are in stocks or are otherwise influenced…Read Article - April 17, 2025
Winning Attorneys’ Fees with Cost of Proof Sanctions
How Requests for Admissions Under CCP § 2033.420 Can Pay Off By Evan Basakis In California litigation, Code of Civil…Read Article - April 11, 2025
Caregiver’s Effort to Replace Trustor’s Daughter as Beneficiary Thwarted
California appellate court overturns probate court on validity of trust amendments and lis pendens issues. By Kaden J. Kennedy The California Court…Read Article - April 4, 2025
Estate Law Update: Millions More California Homes Eligible to Bypass Full Probate Process
Before shifting my practice from estate planning to estate litigation, I witnessed up close the challenges and frustrations associated with…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