Most of our clients have never been involved in a lawsuit, so when we represent new clients in litigation we inform them of what to expect throughout the case. Each...
Clients who have never had an estate plan often ask what estate planning documents are included in a basic estate plan. Although every situation is different, and many individuals or...
Do I need a probate lawyer? With a few exceptions, people are generally allowed to represent themselves in probate court. However, in litigated (or “contested”) cases—when there is a dispute...
It’s easy to confuse guardianships and conservatorships because the meaning of the terms varies from state to state. In some states, the term “guardian” means a person with legal authority...
Earlier this month, The Guardian reported on Mark Zuckerberg’s latest attempt to purchase protected Hawaiian land parcels within his surrounding $100 million Kauai estate. Since late 2016, the billionaire Facebook...
A party that loses at trial in a trust or estate dispute generally has a right to appeal. California Probate Code Sections 1300-1304 enumerate the appealable orders in proceedings governed...
