Divorce often demands a timely update to your estate plan
Almost everything about your family changes when you divorce, which means that your estate plan needs may also shift. Although probate judges may recognize the inaccuracy of a last
Why do you need powers of attorney?
People who are working on their estate plan will usually focus on things like who is going to get specific assets in their will. This is only part of what needs to be addressed in
If you’re a young parent, it’s time for an estate plan
People often think of estate planning as something that is carried out by grandparents and the elderly in general. In fact, one of the main reasons that most people do not have an
Does your property have to go through probate after you pass away?
If you own a home and want to pass it on to your family or other beneficiaries, there are different ways to do so. For example, you might consider a trust or decide to add someone
Ways parents can use an incentive trust to motivate their children
Job performance reviews are commonplace among professionals as they advance in their careers. Why should it be any different when it comes to trusts? When undergoing estate plannin
Does your estate plan still serve you well?
If you have not looked at your estate plan for several years, it may be time to do so. An out-of-date estate plan could lead to several problems, both while you are alive and after
Stronger Family Leave Protections Coming to California Employees
Governor Newsom signs law giving men and women equal family leave protections, even with smaller companies. Under current state law, women were provided 12-weeks of job protections
California Supreme Court Expedites Hearing On Orange County’s Distant Learning Lawsuit
The California Supreme Court has ordered Governor Newsom to file a response petition to the Orange County’s Board of Education petition to re-open schools for in-person learning.
Assembly Bill 3088: Tenants May Get Temporary Relief while property owners are left in the cold.
Following up on my prior post concerning Assembly Bill 1436, California has rolled back some of the provisions in the newly announced Assembly Bill 3088, known officially as the CO
California’s Eviction Wave: The Race Against the Clock
After several months of relying on the Judicial Council of California’s Emergency Order, the California Legislature was met with the harsh reality that beginning September 1, 202