Many people are aware that one way to resolve disputes is by going to court and pursuing litigation. What California residents may not know is that litigation is not the only way to get a determination of one's legal matters-mediation is also an option that is not...
One of the estate planning tools California residents can utilize to protect their assets and distribute to the heirs and beneficiaries of one's wishes is a trust. A trust creates a fiduciary relationship between the trustor and the trustee, giving the trustee the...
Planning for the future is for everyone. However, when California residents hear about celebrity estate plans gone wrong, they may dismiss the news, thinking it doesn't matter to them because they do not have as much wealth that needs to be planned for. Nonetheless,...
When children are young, California residents take every step possible to ensure their safety, well-being and happiness, such as getting them the best possible education. However, as they grow older and parents continue to provide advice and act as a sounding board,...
The New Year is bringing some good news to California pet owners going through a divorce by giving them a legal leg to stand on when disputing the pet's ownership in court. Previously, pets had been treated like property in divorce cases, similar to vehicles, and...
Those with significant assets, large families or a desire for a specific legacy often put a lot of effort into creating an estate plan. Deciding how to divide assets and allocating them to the right people is an important step toward creating a legacy that people...
While couples usually wait until the end of holiday season in January to file for divorce, allowing families spend the festive season together, new laws have pushed couples to hurry to file for divorce before the end of 2018. California residents might be aware that...
Being named a trustee is an honor, but it also comes with many duties, both in the administration of the trust as well as a fiduciary duty towards the trust and trust beneficiaries. If a trustee in California fails to properly execute their duties, it could give rise...
When it comes to a dispute regarding a loved one's estate plan, is estate litigation the inevitable result? Not necessarily. It is possible to address disputes regarding a loved one's estate plan through forms of alternative dispute resolution, including mediation....
At the end of your marriage, one of the last things you likely want to think about is the potential for your death. However, it is extremely important to review your estate plan during any major life change. If you don't, you could end up leaving people on your will...