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Cathy Yanni Discusses Fire Victim Compensation Programs in CBS News Interview

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JAMS neutral Cathy Yanni was recently featured in a KCAL News segment on CBS News, where she shared her insights on wildfire compensation programs and the choices facing Altadena residents affected by the recent Eden Fire....more

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May a Trustee use Trust Funds in Beneficiary Disputes?

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In California, trustees have a fiduciary duty to act impartially and in the interest of all beneficiaries. But what happens when a trustee uses trust funds to finance litigation that benefits only certain beneficiaries—or...more

Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

Immunity for Deed of Trust Foreclosure Trustees — Absolute or Qualified?

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Under California Civil Code section 2924(d), a trustee’s communications and actions that are necessary to conduct a nonjudicial foreclosure sale pursuant to a deed of trust are privileged under Civil Code section 47. The...more

The Estate Lawyers

The Importance of Formal Communications When Amending Trusts

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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...more

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Estate Planning for Pets in San Diego and Throughout California

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What do you need to know about estate planning for pets in San Diego and throughout California? What are some of the essential elements of an effective estate plan that will protect your beloved companion(s) while ensuring...more

Downey Brand LLP

So What is a Trust, Really? Newell v. Superior Court and the Worst Party Game Ever

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Hey everybody – it’s January! How was your New Year’s Eve? How did you celebrate? Did you go to a party? Did you host a party? Were there games at your party? What kind of games? Charades? Jenga?  Maybe you went crazy and...more

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How do the Los Angeles Wildfires Affect Estate Plans?

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The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas serve as a stark reminder of how unpredictable life can be. Beyond the immediate physical and emotional tolls, these disasters can have long-term implications for...more

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Recently Enacted California Assembly Bill 2424 and Its Impact on Non-Judicial Foreclosure Procedures

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The California legislature recently passed Assembly Bill 2424, which, as more fully explained below, will have a significant and imminent impact on the nonjudicial foreclosure process of residential real estate. Existing...more

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Haggerty v. Thornton Overcomes a Four-on-One Advantage and Scores a Slam Dunk for Trust Settlors

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For centuries, serious legal scholars have debated what is possibly the most vital question of our times: in what ways, if any, does our judicial system differ from basketball? Now, thanks to the California Supreme Court’s...more

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