Creating a Charitable Remainder Trust as Part of Your Estate Planning
- posted: Jul. 15, 2025
- Estate Planning
Charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) are a strategic estate planning tool, offering a dual benefit of supporting charitable causes while providing income to designate beneficiaries. When implemented effectively, CRTs can significantly Read More
The Difference Between Wrongful Death and Survival Actions
- posted: Jun. 30, 2025
- Wrongful Death
In California, wrongful death actions are lawsuits that can provide financial relief to the family members and dependents of a person who has died due to the wrongful act or Read More
Chief Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents, and Why They Are So Deadly
- posted: Jun. 13, 2025
- Truck Accidents
Semi-trucks, also known as tractor-trailers or 18-wheelers, are large commercial vehicles that are essential for transporting goods across long distances. Due to their massive size, heavy weight, and limited maneuverability, Read More
How a Financial Power of Attorney Can Be Part of Estate Planning
- posted: May 30, 2025
- Tax Planning
Among the various tools available to carry out management of your wealth is a financial power of attorney, which lets you delegate certain fiscal responsibilities to a trusted confidant. Circumstances Read More
Suing for Injuries From E-bike and E-scooter Accidents
- posted: May 15, 2025
- Auto Accidents
E-bikes and e-scooters have surged in popularity in recent years as convenient and eco-friendly modes of transportation. Electric bicycles are equipped with motors to assist or replace pedaling. E-scooters are Read More
Using Life Insurance Trusts in Estate and Gift Tax Planning
- posted: Apr. 30, 2025
- Civil Litigation
An irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) is a legal device that owns one or more life insurance policies and the benefits that are paid when the insured dies. It is Read More
Common Commercial Real Estate Disputes in California
- posted: Apr. 15, 2025
- Real Estate
California's dynamic commercial real estate landscape, while a hub of opportunity, is also fertile ground for disputes that can significantly impact businesses and investments. Here's a deeper look at common Read More
Controversies That Can Hinder or Derail Probate Proceedings
- posted: Mar. 15, 2025
- Probate Law
Probate is intended to be an orderly court process for settling a decedent’s estate. However, a case can be complicated by a wide range of disputes, such as disagreements over Read More
How Lane Splitting Can Affect an Injured Motorcyclist’s Damages
- posted: Feb. 28, 2025
- Personal Injury
Lane splitting, the practice of motorcyclists riding between lanes of slow-moving or stopped traffic, is a common yet controversial maneuver. While many states in the U.S. prohibit it, California recognizes Read More
Using Annual Gift & Estate Tax Exclusions as Part of Estate Planning
- posted: Feb. 18, 2025
- Estate Planning,  Tax Planning
The federal gift and estate tax annual exclusion allows you to give away a certain amount of your property to another person each year tax-free. As of 2025, the exclusion Read More
Why You Still Need a Will Even Though You Have a Living Trust
- posted: Feb. 15, 2025
- Estate Planning
A living trust is a valuable tool for managing your assets during your lifetime and for avoiding the public probate process after your death. It directs that all assets within Read More
What to Know About Selling Your Home in Wintertime
- posted: Jan. 30, 2025
- Real Estate
Listing a home for sale during the winter months can present unique challenges due to a host of factors, ranging from weather to market conditions and to buyer behavior. However, Read More
Suing for Damages After an Override or Underride Truck Accident
- posted: Jan. 15, 2025
- Truck Accidents
Override and underride accidents occur when a smaller vehicle is crushed beneath a tractor-trailer or other large truck. Both types of accidents are catastrophic due to the size and weight Read More
Recovering Damages for a Relative’s Wrongful Death
- posted: Dec. 30, 2024
- Wrongful Death
A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action brought when someone’s death is caused by the negligence, recklessness or other misconduct of another person. Wrongful death suits can arise from Read More
What Can Prove That a Distracted Driver Caused Your Accident?
- posted: Dec. 15, 2024
- Auto Accidents
Distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents across the United States. Activities like texting, talking on the phone or interacting with other devices divert attention from the road, Read More
Why You Need to Revise Your Estate Plan After a Divorce
- posted: Nov. 30, 2024
- Estate Planning
After a divorce, updating your estate plan is a crucial step to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes and that unintended consequences are avoided. Estate planning Read More
