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March 29, 2026
What Is Capital Gains Tax? Capital gains tax applies when you sell an asset for more than you originally paid for [...]
March 24, 2026
Learn the 5 advantages of family business succession plan, from protecting your legacy to reducing conflict and ensuring a smooth leadership transition.
March 23, 2026
Learn how to contest a trust in California. This comprehensive guide covers grounds for contesting a trust, standing requirements under Probate Code §17200, the 120-day deadline, costs, siblings contesting a trust, and no-contest clauses under §21311. By Lawvex.
March 23, 2026
Get clear answers to the top questions to ask a lawyer about irrevocable trust, including setup, control, taxes, and choosing the right trustee.
March 23, 2026
What Is an Advance Healthcare Directive in California? An advance healthcare directive (AHD) is a legal document that allows you to [...]
March 23, 2026
If you own a home in California, probate is one of the most expensive and time-consuming legal processes your family could [...]
March 22, 2026
California does not tax Social Security benefits. Learn how federal taxation works, what other retirement income California does tax, and how estate planning strategies can help protect your wealth. Comprehensive 2026 guide by Lawvex estate planning attorneys serving Clovis, Madera, and Solvang.
March 21, 2026
Comprehensive guide to California Proposition 19 property tax changes. Covers parent-to-child transfer rules, the $1M cap, 55+ base year value transfers, Prop 19 loopholes and estate planning strategies, and key differences from Prop 13 and Prop 58. By Lawvex estate planning attorneys.
March 21, 2026
Learn how to set up a trust in California with this step-by-step guide. Covers trust types, costs, funding, California Probate Code requirements, and common mistakes to avoid.
March 21, 2026
Comprehensive guide to California intestate succession laws under Probate Code §6400–§6414. Learn distribution rules for married and unmarried decedents, community vs. separate property, per stirpes distribution, and why estate planning matters. By Lawvex estate planning attorneys.
March 20, 2026
Learn how to file a complaint breach of fiduciary duty trustee, spot warning signs, gather evidence, and protect your rights as a trust beneficiary.
March 19, 2026
Get clear answers to how much does trust administration cost, what factors affect fees, and how to keep expenses manageable for your family and estate.
