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May 11, 2026

Marriage Equality Is Law. Legal Protection for Your Relationship Is Not Automatic.

May 11, 2026

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Marriage Equality Is Law. Legal Protection for Your Relationship Is Not Automatic.

Marriage Equality Is Law. Legal Protection for Your Relationship Is Not Automatic. You fought for the right to marry. You planned the ceremony, signed the license, and built a life together. And now, understandably, the last thing on your mind is legal paperwork. But here is the uncomfortable truth that […]

May 4, 2026

You Own Property in California and Canada. The IRS and CRA Both Know It

May 4, 2026

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You Own Property in California and Canada. The IRS and CRA Both Know It.

Every winter, thousands of Canadians make their way to Palm Springs, Los Angeles, and the broader California sunshine. Some come for a few months. Others buy property, open U.S. bank accounts, and build lives that straddle two countries. What most of them never consider is that when they die — […]

April 29, 2026

What Happens to Your Digital Assets When You Die?

April 29, 2026

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What Happens to Your Digital Assets When You Die?

Think about everything you accessed on your phone this morning. Your bank accounts. Your investment portfolio. Your email. Your photos stored in the cloud. Maybe a cryptocurrency wallet or a PayPal balance. Now imagine that you are gone tomorrow and the person you trust most in the world has no […]

April 23, 2026

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April 23, 2026

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Canadian Snowbirds and California Real Estate: Why Your Estate Plan Needs to Work on Both Sides of the Border

Every winter, thousands of Canadians trade the cold for the Coachella Valley, settling into condos and vacation homes across Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Desert. The lifestyle is easy. The legal picture is not. If you are a Canadian citizen who owns real property in California, your estate plan […]