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What is Estate Tax?
Benjamin Franklin once wrote that death and taxes are the only things…
How to Prepare for 2026 Tax Changes
Editor’s note (October 2026): The exemption reduction this post anticipated did not…
What is an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust?
Most estate planning documents are not intentionally drafted with defects, but an…
What’s the Difference Between an Advance Directive and a POLST?
What’s the difference between an Advance Healthcare Directive and a POLST? We…
Are Wills Public Records in California?
Creating a will is an essential part of estate planning, allowing individuals…
What Happens If You Don’t File A Probate In California?
Probate is a legal process that occurs after someone passes away, involving…
Can Co-Trustees Act Independently in California?
Whether you’re considering naming two or more individuals as co-trustees in your…
Holiday Giving Back 2023
Voting is now closed! Thank you for participating in our 2023 Holiday…
What to Do When a Sibling Contests a Trust
A successor trustee’s job can become much harder when a sibling decides…
