California Probate Lawyers
It’s a fantasy many of us have had at some point: A distant relative dies and his wealth is somehow bequeathed to you. You don’t know the reasons for such a grand inheritance, but once the riches appear, it doesn’t matter — at least in the fairy tale. This situation does occasionally play out in … Read more
Many Los Angeles residents know how important it is to start planning their estates sooner rather than later. Bad things can always happen, and without the proper steps in place to unwind your estate, legal problems can unfold for years. But many people are simply too scared to begin the estate planning process because they … Read more
It seems that a fair number of Gen Z kids, those ages 13 to 22, are expecting a big payday when it’s time for the reading of their parents’ will. After all, big inheritances are often the story line in movies, TV shows and the stuff of urban legend. Unfortunately for the kids, it’s probably … Read more
Marilyn Monroe remains a pop culture icon, despite the fact that it’s been 50 years since her death. Even those who have never seen her films can immediately identify the actress in photos, which are still ubiquitous today. Those images of the quintessential American sex symbol were the focus of a recent appeals court decision … Read more
If you’ve ever had the job of acting as an executor for someone who has died, you may have had to do some digging through desk drawers, hope chests and closets to find out exactly what assets your loved one left behind. Organized estate planning aims to combat that kind of scavenger hunt, but in … Read more