In People v. Braum, the court upheld the City's civil judgments against Daniel Braum without violating double jeopardy or excessive fines clauses.
Estate of Eimers
In Estate of Eimers, the California probate court ruled it cannot alter a holographic will perProbate Code restrictions.
Robertson v. Saadat
The case, Robertson v. Saadat, established that a widow has no legal right to use her late husband's sperm posthumously.
Tubbs v. Berkowitz
In *Tubbs v. Berkowitz*, the court determined that a trustee's exercise of a general power of appointment is non-fiduciary, allowing self-benefit without breach.
Donkin v. Donkin
Donkin v. Donkin establishes that a 2002 amendment doesn't alter irrevocable trust terms, and beneficiaries' petition for accounting isn't time-barred.
Estate of Ashlock
The Court affirmed a \"twice the value\" penalty on $5,148,000 of real estate, holding that the fiduciary had the burden to substantiate their accountings.
Wilkin v. Nelson
The California probate court validated equitable reform of Hanako Nelson's pour-over will, restricting it to separate property assets. This case highlights the strict evidence requirement for testamentary intent.
Roth v. Jelley
In Roth v. Jelley, the court found the 1991 Decree violated Mark Roth's remainder interest without adequate due process, leading to the reversal of the lower court's ruling.
Conservatorship of A.E.
The case establishes that courts must comply with §1825's attendance requirements, emphasizing the procedural rigor in conservatorships.
Barefoot v. Jennings
Barefoot v. Jennings holds that beneficiaries removed from a revocable trust by an amendment can contest its validity if they had standing when the amendment was made.