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

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

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

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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.

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