Blog Posts in June, 2010

In June of 2010, the California Court of Appeals reviewed a case involving interference with an inheritance expectancy. Petitioner/Appellant James Munn alleges that his sister and brother-in-law ...

In March of 2009, the California Supreme Court noted that probate guardianships have continued to provide an alternative placement for children who cannot safely remain with their parents. (12 S.Cal. ...

How can a dog be a millionaire? With the recent trend of pet trusts as part of the estate litigation process, some dogs have been able to "inherit" substantial wealth. The latest class of pet ...

In 2001, George W. Bush signed a one year lapse in the estate tax that went into effect at the end of 2009 through 2010. The effect of this lapse in estate tax for this calendar year is that the ...

Many estates have been affected by the real estate crisis in California. For many people, the most valuable asset in their estate is their family home. However, as a result of the economy, the fair ...

As has been widely reported in papers of all nature, former child actor Gary Coleman died on May 28, 2010 after being removed from life support which has created a battle for control of his estate. ...