The Journal — Plain-English Estate Law
Plain-English guidance on wills, trusts, probate, and protecting your family in California.
How to Handle Estate Planning for Out-of-State Properties
Short answer: Real estate follows the law of the state where it sits, not the law of the state where you live. If you own property in another…
Read →Essential Steps to Draft a Will in California for Families (2026)
Quick answer: To draft a valid will in California, list your assets and who gets them, name an executor to handle your estate, name a guardian if you…
Read →College Savings and Estate Plans: Protecting Your Child’s Future
Learn about college savings and estate plans for California families. Discover account types, tax benefits, legal tips, probate avoidance, and more in 2026.
Read →Estate Planning for Incapacity in California Families
Estate planning for incapacity highlights legal documents, decision-making roles, key protections, and pitfalls for California families and property owners.
Read →Estate Plan: Top Update Reasons in 2026
Update your estate plan in 2026 after life changes like marriage, divorce, or a new child. Ensure your plan reflects your wishes & finances. Learn more.
Read →How Do I Avoid Probate Court in California?
Short answer: You avoid probate court in California by moving assets out of your individual name before you die, through a funded revocable living trust, joint tenancy or…
Read →The Role of an Estate Planning Attorney in Wealth Management
Short answer: An estate planning attorney’s job is to make sure your wealth actually reaches the people you intend, on the terms you choose, without unnecessary court involvement…
Read →The Impact of Passing Away Without a Trust
This article provides an overview of the benefits of having a living trust, avoiding the probate process, understanding intestate succession laws, and the importance of estate planning with…
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