Dogfight Over $12 Million Bequest
Real Estate mogul, Leona Helmsley, passed away in 2007. Helmsley left $12 million of her estate to her Maltese dog, Trouble. The will provided [...]
Prince Dies With No Will
Pop star Prince died recently, leaving behind an estimated $300 million estate. His financial advisers say they are looking for a will. Prince's [...]
Oral Promises and Wills
Pursuant to California Probate Code Section 21700 - Contract to Make a Will - a person is allowed to establish an agreement between the [...]
Anna Nicole Smith Estate Dispute Rages On
The dispute between Anna Nicole Smith’s estate and the estate of her late step-son for the $1.6 billion left by J. Howard Marshall, with [...]
Special Needs Trusts (SNT): Planning for Beneficiaries with Disabilities
Special needs trusts (SNT) are administered for the benefit of persons with disabilities or other impairments. If drafted properly, a SNT does not jeopardize [...]
Employment Law Issues
California AB 1396 requires all contracts for employment involving commissions as a method of payment to be in writing, explaining how commissions will be [...]