California Estate Planning

Publish in May 2026Get the most current, detailed coverage available on issues pertinent to today's California estate planning practice. Nonprobate and nontrust transfers Wills and revocable trusts Estate and gift and GST taxes Marital deduction planning and income tax basis planning Real property tax planning Taxing income of estates and trusts Valuation freeze techniques and asset protection Life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and IRAs Charitable giving Health care decisions and Medi-Cal planning