Legal Advice

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 […]
March 12, 2020

Ability of Disinherited Beneficiaries to Challenge A Trust – Part 1

A critical issue in Trust and Estate litigation is the determining who has the ability to challenge a trust. This is especially relevant in cases where the trust-maker may have been in circumstances where there competence is at question and there are changes to a previously determined estate plan. This […]
February 28, 2020

How Should I Own My House? – Part 2

The decision as to how to title property has significant implications for estate planning. Title is the legal structure under which your property is owned and there are many benefits and drawbacks to the different options available to property owners here in California. In part one if this blog series, […]