LGBTQ Archives - Lars Kushner

May 11, 2026

Marriage Equality Is Law. Legal Protection for Your Relationship Is Not Automatic.

May 11, 2026

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Marriage Equality Is Law. Legal Protection for Your Relationship Is Not Automatic.

Marriage Equality Is Law. Legal Protection for Your Relationship Is Not Automatic. You fought for the right to marry. You planned the ceremony, signed the license, and built a life together. And now, understandably, the last thing on your mind is legal paperwork. But here is the uncomfortable truth that […]

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, […]