Most estate plans overlook pets despite their role as family members, but addressing their care through pet-specific provision...

Recent reforms in California conservatorship law prioritize conservatees' rights, but this shift toward autonomy can unintenti...

Dying without a will in California can trigger a costly, time-consuming probate process that may burden heirs, complicate asse...

Proposition 19, effective February 2021, limits property tax exemptions on inherited homes to primary residences up to $1M in ...

Planning for family business succession requires addressing ownership transfers, income needs and asset distribution to ensure...

As digital assets like crypto and NFTs become mainstream, estate plans must evolve to ensure secure access, proper transfer an...

As California's senior population expands, legal remedies like financial elder abuse litigation, restraining orders and conser...

International estate planning involves navigating complex transfer tax, domicile and inheritance issues across multiple jurisd...

Naming a child as trustee in a family trust can lead to conflicts, emotional strain and strained relationships, especially whe...

When managing partners retire, everyone at the firm needs to be working from the same playbook-- or what should be a smooth tr...

As of April 1, 2025, California's Assembly Bill 2016 simplifies probate for small estates, raising the cap for primary residen...

Large estates often come with a complex mix of legal, tax and administrative hurdles that require careful planning, expert cou...

Disputes often arise in estate distributions involving real property, unequal bequests, or conflicting documents, making it es...

After losing her jazz icon husband, the widow of Pharoah Sanders faces a second heartbreak: a malpractice lawsuit alleging her...

The $84 trillion Great Wealth Transfer is coming--but too few new lawyers are entering trusts and estates, leaving a talent ga...

The recent deals between nine law firms and the Trump Administration reveal a troubling reality: partners prioritize their own...

After a week of in-person appearances in multiple courthouses, I was reminded of the profound responsibility and privilege we ...

How California courts should respond to AI avatars, virtual surrogates, and evolving concepts of courtroom presence.

The Supreme Court's 2024 Loper Bright ruling, which overturned Chevron deference, is unlikely to significantly ...

Estate planning involves not only managing the distribution of assets but also addressing income tax considerations, such as t...

There is a nuanced distinction between a statute's "effective" date - the moment it becomes law--and its "operative" date--the...

Jurors can play a crucial role in rebuilding trust in the justice system by embodying the principle of "Out of Many, One," whe...

The FTC's push to break up Meta by forcing it to sell Instagram and WhatsApp could set a landmark antitrust precedent, reshapi...

California's SB 1383 is transforming food waste from environmental liability into economic and climate opportunity, combining ...

Taking the oath to defend the U.S. Constitution is a solemn commitment to uphold the rule of law, judicial independence, and d...

A new bill from California's Legislature aims to modernize antitrust regulation for the AI era by outlawing algorithmic price ...

In Knellinger v. Young (2025), the 10th Circuit examined a case where Colorado's unclaimed property laws led to the s...

Proposed amendments to Rule 1469 by the South Coast AQMD aim to strengthen regulation of hexavalent chromium emissions to prot...

The California Supreme Court must consider radical reforms, including reciprocity with other states and adoption of the Unifo...

It's time to replace outdated, court-based speed enforcement with automated civil penalties focused on the vehicle, not the ...