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  • New Baby, New Priorities: Why Your Estate Plan Can’t Wait
    The birth of a child is one of life’s most joyful milestones. But becoming a parent changes everything, including your priorities for protecting your family.
  • Trustee Trouble in Paradise: What Jimmy Buffett’s Estate Dispute Teaches About Fiduciary Duty
    When co-trustees fail to collaborate, litigation can follow. Discover strategies to protect your trust from costly internal disputes.
  • Gene Hackman’s Estate: The Importance of Updated Wills and Clear Intentions
    Ensure your estate plan is clear and up to date! Learn from Gene Hackman’s case—avoid legal disputes and ensure your wishes are honored. Call us today!
  • The Importance of Trust Administration in Estate Planning: Why Consulting an Attorney is Essential
    Ensure a smooth trust administration process and avoid costly mistakes. Learn why consulting an experienced estate attorney is essential for legal compliance and peace of mind.
  • Understanding Trustee Fiduciary Duties and Beneficiaries' Rights: A Look at Tony Bennett's Estate
    Click here to explore trustee fiduciary duties, beneficiaries' rights, & avoiding litigation through Tony Bennett's estate case in this insightful blog post.
  • Understanding California's New Directed Trust Law: Simplifying Estate Planning for Families
    Explore California's new Directed Trust Law for smarter estate planning. Read blog to learn how it simplifies trust management and call us for expert guidance!
  • The Costly Consequences of Poor Estate Planning: A Case Study of James Gandolfini’s Estate
    Find out how poor estate planning was costly for the estate of James Gandolfini and how better planning could have saved his estate paying so much in taxes
  • Is O.J. Simpon’s Estate Responsible to Pay his Civil Judgements Now that he has Died?
    Is an estate responsible for a civil judgement after someone dies? Click here to read more.
  • Understanding Estate Responsibility for Debts After Death: Trusts, Time Limits, and International Debt
    Have you wondered who is responsible for debt after a loved one dies? Click here to learn more.
  • Rethinking the Transfer on Death Deed in California: 7 Reasons it can be Problematic
    Some people think a transfer on death deed is an easy way to bypass a trust or will. Read our blog post on why you may want to rethink this strategy.
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