Executive summary Tax implications in high-value probate If you are an interested party in a high-value estate, then it’s important that you understand the [...]
Executive summary Introduction Upon the death of a parent, children face an extremely difficult time having to grieve the loss of a parent but [...]
Executive Summary Introduction Estate and trust litigation involves issues such as disputes surrounding trust distributions, contests concerning the validity of a trust, or concerns [...]
Executive summary Introduction Probate is the process of managing, administrating, and distributing the assets of an estate, either with or without a will. It [...]
Executive summary Introduction California passed Assembly Bill 2016 (AB-2016) in September 2024 to take effect in April 2025, and it features several new implications [...]
Executive summary Introduction Understanding the statute of limitations in probate litigation is critical for ensuring that you are able to protect your inheritance rights [...]
Elder financial abuse by family members is more common than you may think, and California courts have been cracking down on it more and [...]
An executor can override a beneficiary if they need to do so to follow the terms of the will or the probate laws of the [...]
Executive Summary Introduction A will’s executor is responsible for managing and administering the estate as outlined by the terms of the will. An executor [...]
The person who sets up a trust appoints one or more trustees to manage the trust assets for the benefit of the trust’s beneficiaries. According to [...]
As is often the case when it comes to the law, the answer to this question is “it depends.” If you have transferred your [...]
The death of a spouse is one of life’s most emotionally challenging events, and that sudden change can also create financial uncertainty. While many [...]
Upon losing her husband, a surviving wife’s inheritance will be determined based on a combination of state law, the husband’s last will and testament, [...]
A trustee does not need beneficiary approval to sell trust property. However, a trustee who wants to avoid litigation would be wise to at [...]
Executive Summary Introduction When people pass away, they often leave behind bank accounts, investment accounts, retirement accounts, real property (homes, rental properties, etc.) and [...]
A life estate is a type of real property interest that grants someone ownership rights for their lifetime or someone else’s lifetime, and grants [...]
Executive Summary Introduction Contrary to popular belief, an estate is more than just a mansion or piece of property. When someone passes away, all [...]
If you believe your inheritance has been stolen, the first step is to contact an experienced probate litigation attorney. They can help you understand [...]
LOS ANGELES — (As originally published in BUSINESS WIRE) — Probate and trust estate litigation law firm RMO LLP announced today that Partner and [...]
Get proactive about your estate planning. (Scott Rahn was recently featured on CSQ.com) — It’s a tale as old as time, or at least [...]
April 1, 2020 — (As published on Law360) — Among all the government remedies, extensions, trillion-dollar stimulus packages and other pandemic-relief actions being proposed, [...]
Scott E. Rahn, Managing Partner at RMO LLP, is featured in CSQ, here’s an excerpt: The advance of the coronavirus pandemic caused many people, [...]
Scott E. Rahn, Managing Partner at RMO, was recently quoted by LegalZoom in the article “Does Power of Attorney Override the Wishes of a [...]
LOS ANGELES – June 27, 2020 – A Los Angeles judge granted temporary conservatorship to help relatives stop a family member who was losing [...]
LOS ANGELES — (Business Wire) — The Los Angeles Business Journal published its annual list “2020 Leaders of Influence: Litigators & Trial Lawyers” today, [...]
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Probate litigation law firm RMO LLP is proud to announce that Scott Rahn, founding and managing partner, has once again been selected by his peers [...]
(Scott E. Rahn, RMO Co-Managing Partner, was recently featured in Lawyer Monthly. Here’s an excerpt, below. To read the full article, click here.) Just [...]
LOS ANGELES–(Excerpt from BUSINESS WIRE) — The Alzheimer’s Association California Southland has selected RMO LLP Co-Managing Partner Scott Rahn to its board of directors. [...]
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Building upon its successful history of hiring top talent, trust, estate and probate litigation firm RMO LLP announced today that it has [...]
Elderly parents and loved ones are at elevated risk of falling victim to financial abuse as the pandemic goes on, especially those in major [...]
