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18400 Von Karman
Suite 550
Irvine, CA 92612, United States
Phone: 949-250-7800
Areas Of Practice
  • Litigation
  • Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
Locations
Other U.S. Locations
  • California
Other Countries
  • United States
Number of Attorneys
2-10 Attorneys
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Amy Gostanian

Divorce Need Not Ignite Estate Litigation, But Too Often It Does

Certain life events demand that estate planners work with client testators to adjust their estate plans. Divorce and remarriage are at the top of that list. When matrimony devolves into acrimony – setting the stage for expensive… more

Abatement, Asset Management, Beneficiaries, Business Succession, Child Custody

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Carl Jones

The Importance of Formal Communications When Amending Trusts

A recent appellate case serves as a valuable lesson for both estate planners and beneficiaries about adhering to formal procedures when making changes to a trust. The court found that the mere exchange of emails was insufficient… more

Appellate Courts, Beneficiaries, California, Email, Estate Planning

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Ryan B. Kalashian

Lesson for Couples: Act now while you are well to avoid financial calamity in the event of cognitive decline.

It was a heartfelt move by a high-profile person. Renowned comedian and former talk-show host Jay Leno took significant steps to ensure the well-being of his wife, Mavis, who has dementia, should he die before her. Unable to… more

Advance Health Care Directive, California, Dementia, Estate Planning, Power of Attorney

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Justin M. Kincheloe

Dementia Does Not Have to Derail Estate Plans

The Alzheimer’s Association says that more than 55 million people are living with dementia worldwide. In the United States the figure for Alzheimer’s alone is nearly 7 million, on pace to hit 13 million by 2050. We all know… more

Alzheimer's, Beneficiaries, Conservators, Dementia, Estate Planning

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Josh A. Maldonado

Estate Law Update: Millions More California Homes Eligible to Bypass Full Probate Process

Before shifting my practice from estate planning to estate litigation, I witnessed up close the challenges and frustrations associated with the California probate process. That has changed for many Californians. Assembly Bill… more

Beneficiaries, California, Estate Planning, Heirs, Homeowners

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