Revocable and irrevocable trusts serve distinct purposes in estate planning. A revocable trust allows the grantor to maintain control over their assets, make changes or even revoke the trust if they ...

Does Probate Have a Time Limit? Yes, probate has a time limit but it varies by jurisdiction. Typically, the executor has a responsibility to begin the process shortly after the decedent's death. It's ...

As of this month, inheriting property just got a little easier in California—but only for a select few. Starting April 1, 2025, a new law significantly expanded the definition of so-called “small ...

California’s Assembly Bill 2016 – which goes into effect April 1 – introduces significant positive changes to the probate process, particularly for primary residences. The law raises the value ...

Effective April 1, 2025, Assembly Bill 2016 (AB 2016) creates a new probate shortcut allowing primary residences in California, if certain conditions are met, to pass to the decedent’s ...

Before shifting my practice from estate planning to estate litigation, I witnessed up close the challenges and frustrations associated with the California probate process. That has changed for many ...