Your Family Doesn’t Fit in a Box — Your Estate Plan Shouldn’t Either Picture this: Your partner of 15 years is in the hospital, unconscious. The doctor needs to know whether to proceed with a risky surgery. You...
Category: Incapacity
They know your coffee order. They’ve sat with you through every hard thing. You’ve shared a home, built savings, maybe raised children or pets or both. You’ve been together longer than most marriages last. But in the...
Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples in California
January 28, 2026
More couples in California are choosing to build their lives together without marriage. Whether you are in a long-term partnership, living with a significant other, or simply not interested in formalizing your relationship...
How Much Does Probate Cost in California?
January 24, 2026
When someone passes away in California, many families are caught off guard by how expensive and time consuming probate can be. The costs are not based on how much work is actually required. They are determined by statute and...
Estate planning in California is not just about deciding who receives your assets. It is about protecting the people you care about from unnecessary stress, delay, and expense at an already difficult time. At Kushner Legal...