Snowbird Law

May 4, 2026

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 23, 2026

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 […]