RMO LLP Bolsters California Presence; Adds Craig Tristao to Lead New Fresno Office
RMO LLP opens Fresno, CA office and taps probate litigation attorney Craig Tristao to as managing attorney.
T&E Dispute Law Firm – RMO LLP – Elevates Mathew Wrenshall to Partner
National trust and probate estate dispute law firm, RMO LLP, announced today it has elevated senior litigation attorney Mathew Wrenshall to serve as Managing Partner of the firm’s Pasadena office. Since joining RMO LLP from Reed Smith in 2020, Wrenshall has demonstrated a consistent ability to work diligently through even the most challenging legal and […]
Who Will Inherit Your Digital Footprint?
The laws surrounding the question remain surprisingly unclear. Have you thought about who will inherit access to your digital footprint, from emails to bank and social media accounts and everything in between, after you pass away? It’s worth considering, given the laws governing post-death digital assets access remain surprisingly limited and murky. Digital assets – […]
The Abuse of Anti-SLAPP Motions in Probate and Civil Matters
Litigants are still finding new applications for California’s powerful (and sometimes infamous) anti-SLAPP statute in civil matters, and as evidenced by the recently resolved Starr v. Ashbrook, probate courts are no exception. The case revolved around a contentious estate battle between the children of a 90-year-old Laguna Beach man and his girlfriend and trustee. The […]
Does A Prenuptial Agreement Override A Will
Premarital agreements increasingly have become commonplace in modern marriages. A 2022 poll by Harris Insights & Analytics found that 15 percent of married respondents reported having a premarital agreement, up from 3 percent in 2010.
Can Lottery Winnings Be Inherited?
Winning the lottery gives a lucky person access to substantial financial resources that can help them achieve their financial goals and dreams. But what happens when a lottery winner passes away? Can a beneficiary inherit these winnings? In short, yes, lottery winnings can be inherited. However, the complete answer largely depends on the state where […]