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 ...

Last week the California Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Barefoot v. Jennings (2020) ___ Cal.5th ___, ruling that a trust beneficiary disinherited in an amendment may contest the amendment ...

April 7, 2023 - Revocable trusts, also referred to as living trusts, can provide an efficient way to avoid probate, maximize the use of one's federal and state exemptions and provide asset protection ...

Founded in 1912, the California Law Review was the first student law journal published west of Illinois. The Review is published six times a year, in January, March, May, July, October, and December.

When my mom died, most of her accounts were set up with my brother, sister and myself as beneficiaries. There are only two accounts in her name alone, worth a total of $70,000. The bank says that I ...

Q: In a recent column you wrote about the advantages of a living trust. One advantage is to avoid probate. What exactly is probate and why should I want to avoid it? A: If you remember your Latin from ...

This course gives attorneys a broad and thorough overview of issues and procedures they will face as court-appointed counsel. The topics and course materials have been updated, making it an excellent ...