Passing away without a will or trust in California is known as “dying intestate.” When this happens, your assets will be distributed in a predetermined manner that applies to all Californians who die intestate. This...
Category: Estate Planning
The short answer is yes. This is largely because a revocable living trust can be used to directly transfer assets to your beneficiaries. Meanwhile, a will must go through the probate court process. That process can take well...
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...
What Happens to Your Digital Assets When You Die?
April 29, 2026
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...
Canadian Snowbirds and California Real Estate: Why Your Estate Plan Needs to Work on Both Sides of the Border
April 23, 2026
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...