Dear Liz: When I retired, I had a small 401 (k) with about $12,000 in it. Instead of rolling that money into an IRA, I took a ...

Beneficiary designations aren't always the wrong choice, but they’re certainly not a one-size-fits-all option.

Families need the option to secure help for their incapacitated loved ones before they become agents or victims of tragedy.

A new law taking effect on Jan. 1, 2026 expands CARE Court, a mental health program launched by Gov. Gavin Newsom, to include people diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

It’s uncertain whether the proposal will reach the statewide ballot in November, but some billionaires like Peter Thiel and ...

A year into an investigation of a backlog of human remains tied to patient deaths at Dignity Health hospitals in the ...

All states have some form of a slayer rule that prevents killers from inheriting from their victims. While the rules differ ...

Securing an Unmarried Couple’s Future in California with an Estate Planning Attorney Oceanside, United States – December 22, ...

“Surprise heirs like Thomas are popping up because of DNA test kits,” according to the Wall Street Journal article. While ...

The so-called "slayer rule" in California is likely to play a role in the inheritance left to the family of slain director ...

The massive pile of legislation that came across the California governor's desk in 2025 could help form the basis of a future ...