Many California will and trust disputes arise from ambiguity in the document with respect to who is entitled to an asset. Maybe the document was hazy from the start or perhaps circumstances have ...

In California, navigating the probate process after a loved one's death can be complex and time-consuming. However, for ...

We blogged recently about Keading v. Keading (2021) 60 Cal.App.5th 1115, which addresses whether a trial court can impose damages under California Probate Code section 859, without a finding of bad ...

California passed two laws over the summer, demonstrating its preference for incremental probate reform, which aims to streamline administration and make California a more hospitable jurisdiction for ...

A valid will in California must be in writing, signed by the testator. This means a physical writing. Electronic documents, with electronic signatures, are valid for many transactions in California ...

New provisions that went into effect in California on Jan. 1, 2011 have put the spotlight on an estate-planning issue that’s often overlooked, but can lead to a legal quagmire if it’s not handled ...

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California living trust laws govern how residents can create and manage trusts to hold their assets, potentially bypassing probate-a court-supervised process for transferring property after death.