Client Education

Rental Property

No-Fault Doesn’t Mean No Rules: California’s Statewide Eviction Framework, Explained

“No-fault eviction” gets used loosely in everyday conversation, and understood even more loosely. It sounds...
Adult Romance

What Every Family Should Know About Romance Scams

A person spends months building a relationship with someone they've never met in person. The...
Guns and Ammunition

Guns in the Estate: Why California Makes Inheriting a Firearm So Complicated

And what a fiduciary's Firearm Safety Certificate has to do with it Most assets in...
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California Conservatorship Accounting: What the Court Actually Expects

Most families don't realize the financial reporting obligations that come with being appointed conservator of...
Family conflict

When Your Loved One Refuses Help: Fiduciary Options for Resistant Adults

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes A parent insisting they're "fine" while bills go unpaid and...
Funding your Trust

2025 Annual Gift Tax Exclusion: Why Giving Now Can Be Smarter Than Waiting

When people think about estate planning, the focus is usually on what happens after death—wills,...
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Long-Term Care Planning: Protecting Assets While Getting the Care You Need

As the population ages and healthcare costs continue to rise, more families are facing difficult...
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Myths & Facts About Professional Fiduciaries

Myths & Facts About Professional Fiduciaries (California 2025 Edition)Separating rumor from reality so you can...
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Building a ‘Grab-and-Go’ Financial Binder for Emergencies

A 60-minute project that can save months of chaos when disaster—or sudden hospitalization—strikes. Why every...
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What to Bring to Your First Meeting with a Fiduciary

Arrive prepared so you can spend the appointment discussing goals—not hunting for paperwork. Why preparation...