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Lawsuit Over the Comedy Store Could Result in an Ugly Probate Fight

The Comedy Store, with one location in La Jolla in San Diego, has become the subject of a lawsuit alleging undue influence over the store’s owner. The local SoCal favorite has launched the careers of comedians like Robin Williams, David Letterman, Jim Carrey and countless others. It is owned by Mitzi Shore, the [...]

Funeral Goes Horribly Wrong

In a bizarre turn of events, a funeral went awry after a coffin that was being lowered into a grave broke open. Immediately after the mishap, the funeral workers that were lowering the coffin allegedly ran from the scene, so two family members jumped into the grave in an attempt to lift the coffin [...]

Why Do I Need a California Will? 5 Myths About Wills

USA Today has published a list dealing with misconceptions about wills. The list tackles 5 common myths:

Estate planning is for rich people.
If I die without a will, everything will go to my spouse.
If I have a will, my estate won’t go through probate.
After I create my will or living trust, [...]

Disinheritance: Will I Be Disinherited for Marrying Outside the Faith?

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that a Jewish couple’s dying wish to disinherit any of their grandchildren that married outside of the Jewish faith was lawful. The Courts have traditionally ruled that clauses that promote divorce are against public policy, but here the Court held that the clause did not do so. The [...]

Theft, Stealing, Fraud, and Abuse: The Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is an essential component of any estate plan, but probate litigators know that you must be very careful with whom you entrust the power (see “How Do I Stop Power of Attorney Abuse?“). I have been repeatedly advised by clients of outrageous abuses by those who have been granted the [...]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ THIS FIRST: My Loved One Has Passed Away, What Happens Now?

For those of us who have lost a close family member or friend, the loss is like losing a part of your soul that can never be regained. Experts generally describe three phases of grieving. The first phase involves shock and numbness as the first response, with acute episodes of crying interspersed with periods of calm. This phase generally lasts for the first few weeks.