by tezlawfirm | Oct 29, 2026 | Estate Planning
A new California appellate decision just changed the game for trustees in LA, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties who get hit with personal legal costs in a beneficiary lawsuit. Serving as a trustee? Fighting a trust dispute in West Covina, Los Angeles,...
by tezlawfirm | Oct 22, 2026 | Estate Planning
Got an aging parent? Then listen up: if a Medi-Cal renewal notice shows up this fall, don’t toss it on the pile with the junk mail. California brought back its asset test for Medi-Cal long-term care coverage on January 1, 2026, and county caseworkers are now...
by tezlawfirm | Oct 8, 2026 | Estate Planning
Named a personal representative of a California estate? There’s a new wrinkle in your job. On September 20, 2026, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1264, amending Probate Code Section 9202. Starting with letters of administration or letters testamentary issued...
by tezlawfirm | Oct 1, 2026 | Estate Planning
On September 28, 2026, Governor Newsom signed two bills that shake up how California handles mental health and conservatorship cases: SB 989 and SB 16. SB 16 is the one to pay attention to. It requires every county to build new training procedures for staff working on...
by tezlawfirm | Jul 3, 2026 | Estate Planning
“`html If you own a home in West Covina, Los Angeles, Anaheim, Riverside, or anywhere across Southern California, Proposition 19 may have fundamentally changed what your children will inherit — and how much they’ll pay in property taxes when they do. Prop...
by tezlawfirm | Jun 5, 2026 | Estate Planning
Die without a will in California? The state decides who gets what — not you. Your family gets stuck dealing with intestacy laws that don’t care about your actual wishes. We see this happen to families every week. The court system takes over, creating delays and...
