Over the years, I have had clients carefully set up their California trusts with successor trustees in place, thinking they have fully covered every possible scenario. One situation that is often overlooked, however, is what happens when a trustee themselves becomes incapacitated. While most peop...

As part of my Estate Planning services, I am often asked what happens to a person's debts after they pass away. Many people focus on how their assets will be distributed, but it is equally important to understand how debts are handled. Knowing how this process works under California law can help ...

Losing a loved one is difficult enough without the added stress of legal disputes. But sometimes, family members or other interested parties believe a will doesn't reflect the true intentions of the person who passed away. In California, it's possible to contest a will—but doing so is a serious l...