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A California home buyer may be shocked and confused to learn that someone other than the seller claims to own the property the buyer wishes to purchase. In many cases, the title to a property may not be as clean as a buyer thinks. Some circumstances from the...

Preparing an estate plan is only the first step. In the years to come, it is critical to keep the plan updated and thorough and to discuss the details of one’s will and trust with those who will be involved in the management, administration and inheritance of those...

Most California home buyers inspect a home carefully, looking for flaws and defects before they make a decision about whether to buy it. They may walk through several times, take pictures and hire real estate inspectors to ensure there will be no surprises down the...

In this changing world, it is not uncommon for California estates to contain more than just the family home and furniture. Many estates also involve intellectual property, digital assets and cryptocurrency, as well as other unusual investments. Handling these assets...

Writing a will or creating a more involved estate plan is something few people do. Even those in California with significant assets, such as celebrities, often put off the important task of ordering and preparing their estates until it is too late. One critical aspect...

Yard signs are not an unusual sight lately. As election season continues, residents may display their political leanings with signs of all sizes, and this often stirs up conflict among neighbors who are passionate about their candidates. However, for those in...

The expectation or promise of an inheritance can offer some relief after a loved one dies. However, those expectations do not always come to fruition. When they don’t, it can be upsetting and confusing to the one who is left out of the will. Sometimes, these cases end...

When someone purchases a home or piece of property in California, it is usually because they are ready to enjoy the benefits of ownership. There is often a feeling of satisfaction when homeowners looks out over a property and know that everything within its borders...

When a California property owner discovers that someone else is using all or part of the property without permission, it can be a shock. However, what may be more shocking is learning that the law is often on the side of the encroacher. This is known as adverse...

The death of a loved one is typically a time of sorrow and adjustment. However, it may also be a time of hope for those who are heirs to a significant estate. While most people in California do not take the time to prepare an estate plan that will effectively transfer...