Estate Law

February 13, 2025

Estate Planning Considerations for Unmarried Couples in California: The Benefits of Using a Trust

At the Kushner Legal Corporation, we emphasize that estate planning is essential for everyone, but it becomes even more critical for unmarried couples. In California, the law treats married couples and unmarried partners very differently when it comes to inheritance, property rights, and decision-making authority. Unlike many other jurisdictions, California […]
February 6, 2025

Estate Planning for LGBTQ Couples in California: Protecting Your Future

Estate planning is crucial for all couples, but LGBTQ couples in California face unique legal and personal considerations. At Kushner Legal Corporation, we have broad experience assisting families and individuals across the LGBTQ spectrum to ensure that their unique needs and considerations are met. We understand that in the LGBTQ […]
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 […]
August 13, 2024

Benefits of Revocable Living Trusts

At Kushner Legal here in California, we understand that revocable living trusts are valuable estate planning tools. Unlike in other jurisdictions, where will-based planning is more common, using a revocable living trust as as the foundation of your estate plan often provides many valuable benefits. In this blog, we will […]