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May 18, 2026

Estate Planning Is Not Just About Death. It Is About What Happens While You Are Still Alive.

May 18, 2026

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Estate Planning Is Not Just About Death. It Is About What Happens While You Are Still Alive

Most people think of estate planning as something that kicks in when you die. They imagine a will being read, assets being distributed, and a family moving forward. But the far more common — and far more disruptive — scenario is not death. It is incapacity. A sudden stroke. A […]

April 23, 2026

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April 23, 2026

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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 […]

April 15, 2026

Why a Will Alone Is Not Enough in California

April 15, 2026

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Why a Will Alone Is Not Enough in California

Picture this: a loved one passes away, and the family assumes everything is taken care of because there was a will. Then the phone calls start. An attorney explains that the estate must go through probate. Months pass. Court fees pile up. Private financial details become part of the public […]

April 10, 2026

April 10, 2026

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Lars Kushner Recognized by Lawyers of Distinction for Third Consecutive Year

Imagine spending years building a life with someone you love, only to discover that the law does not automatically protect the family you have created together. For same-sex couples, unmarried partners, and chosen families across California, that fear is not hypothetical. It is the reason estate planning matters so deeply, […]