California Lawyers Association
Trusts and Estates Section
Updates and events from the Trusts and Estates Section
Allegations that trustee breached fiduciary duties by using trust assets to fund meritless litigation did not arise out of protected activity.
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Earn 7.5 Hours of MCLE, which includes Legal Specialization in Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate Law.
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This webinar will provide information on the continuation, disposition, or termination of a law practice due to a death or disability.
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Join us for a conversation with neuropsychologist Jonathan Canick about the interplay between aging and an elder client’s capacity to execute estate planning documents.
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Over the past few years, “conservatorship” has become a popular buzz word and the topic of many discussions in the media.
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In this episode, our guest Josie M. Porras Corporon, CELA, will be diving into the misunderstood world of elder law.
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In probate of the estate of an intestate California decedent, clear and convincing evidence of a non-biological parent-child relationship established the presumption of natural parentage forming the basis of the claim of heirship, even though the parent-child relationship was effectuated outside California.
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A minor capable of making informed decisions has the right to petition for removal of a guardian ad litem and to retain counsel for that limited purpose. The appointment of a guardian ad litem for a minor terminates when the minor reaches the age of majority.
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Assembly Bill 1243, passed in 2021, takes effect on January 1, 2023. The bill expands Welfare and Institutions Code section 15657.03, which allows California courts to issue restraining orders to protect elder and dependent adults from abuse.
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The changes to eligibility increased the number of qualified recipients as well as expanded some services while limiting others. Don’t miss this opportunity to have one of California’s Certified Elder Law Attorneys provide an overview of what services your clients may receive to provide for their long term and health care.
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