California Law
How to Disclaim (Refuse) an Inheritance in California
July 3, 2026
You can legally refuse an inheritance in California — a timeshare, a mortgaged house, or for tax reasons. The 9-month window, the paperwork, and the traps.
Read →Can Siblings Force the Sale of an Inherited House in California?
July 3, 2026
Yes — any co-owner can file for partition. But California's newer partition law gives you a right to buy your siblings out first. How it works and what…
Read →Inheriting a House With a Reverse Mortgage in California
July 3, 2026
A reverse mortgage comes due when the borrower dies. Heirs have real options — keep it for 95% of value, sell, or walk away — but the deadlines…
Read →Prop 19 for Over-55 Homeowners: Take Your Property Tax Base With You
July 3, 2026
If you're 55+, Prop 19 lets you move anywhere in California and keep your low property tax base — up to three times. The rules, the math, and…
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