People v. Braum

In People v. Braum, the court upheld the City's civil judgments against Daniel Braum without violating double jeopardy or excessive fines clauses.
May 22, 2020
Probate LawCalifornia Courts

Estate of Eimers

In Estate of Eimers, the California probate court ruled it cannot alter a holographic will perProbate Code restrictions.
May 18, 2020
Probate LawCalifornia Courts

Robertson v. Saadat

The case, Robertson v. Saadat, established that a widow has no legal right to use her late husband's sperm posthumously.
May 1, 2020
Probate LawCalifornia Courts

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.
Apr 7, 2020
Probate LawCalifornia Courts

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.
Apr 3, 2020
Probate LawCalifornia Courts

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.
Mar 3, 2020
Probate LawCalifornia Courts

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.
Feb 26, 2020
Probate LawCalifornia Courts

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.
Feb 24, 2020
Probate LawCalifornia Courts

Conservatorship of A.E.

The case establishes that courts must comply with §1825's attendance requirements, emphasizing the procedural rigor in conservatorships.
Feb 18, 2020
Probate LawCalifornia Courts

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.
Jan 23, 2020
Probate LawCalifornia Courts