Kashef Mughal, Author at Lars Kushner

June 20, 2025

10 Common Estate Planning Mistakes in California — and How to Avoid Them

Will Add image here Failing to Create an Estate Plan at All Without a will or trust, your estate is distributed according to California’s intestate succession laws (Probate Code §6400). This can mean a long probate process and assets passing to biological relatives — even if estranged — […]

December 13, 2024

December 13, 2024

Understanding the Use of Power of Attorney in California

A Power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows an individual (“principal”), to grant another person the authority to act on their behalf. The other person, called the agent or attorney-in-fact can then take actions on personal and financial matters. In California, this arrangement can be a powerful […]

October 5, 2024

Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts in California: What are the differences?

Trusts are a critical component to many people’s estate planning goals in California. Trusts (including) are essential tools in estate planning, allowing individuals to manage and distribute their assets according to their wishes. In California, as elsewhere, trusts are broadly categorized into revocable and irrevocable trusts. Trusts ensure that assets […]