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...
by tezlawfirm | May 29, 2026 | Estate Planning
What happens when someone dies without a will in California? Their estate goes through something called intestate succession — and it’s not pretty. Families get confused, financially strained, and often end up fighting over assets. We see this happening...
by tezlawfirm | May 15, 2026 | Estate Planning
Got assets in California? Probate could cost your family thousands and drag on for months. Here’s the thing — you can avoid most of this headache with smart estate planning. Probate is when the court supervises how your stuff gets distributed after you pass...
