The California Court of Appeal for the First District (Division 5) recently confirmed that a party neglects a legal duty by failing to make a reasonable inquiry or effort to understand the meaning and content of the contract. In Estate of Eskra (2022) 78 Cal.App.5th…
There are several ways to hold title jointly, such as tenancy in common, joint tenancy, community property or community property with right of survivorship. There are advantages and disadvantages to each. Community Property with Right of Survivorship Holding title as community property with right of…
Frequently, divorcing couples agree to divide property pursuant to a settlement agreement. Often, one of the parties is obligated to pay the other party an “equalizing payment.” The equalizing payment is the means by which both parties leave the marriage with substantially equal assets. Property…