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February 12, 2026

February 12, 2026

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When Should Canadians Who Own Property in the United States Consider Dual Wills

More Canadians than ever own vacation homes, rental properties, and investment real estate in California and across the United States. If you are a Canadian citizen or resident with US real estate, your estate plan is no longer purely Canadian. You are now dealing with cross border estate planning, US […]

February 4, 2026

February 4, 2026

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Estate Planning for LGBTQ+ Couples: Marriage vs. Domestic Partnership in California

Since marriage equality became the law of the land in 2015, many LGBTQ+ couples in California have had to decide whether to marry, register as domestic partners, or remain unmarried. Each choice carries different legal consequences, particularly when it comes to estate planning, inheritance rights, and decision making authority. At […]

January 28, 2026

January 28, 2026

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Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples in California

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 through marriage or domestic partnership, the law does not automatically recognize your partner’s role in your life. […]

January 24, 2026

January 24, 2026

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How Much Does Probate Cost in California?

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 calculated on the gross value of the estate, regardless of debts […]