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CHRISTOPHER B. JOHNSON
ATTORNEY AT LAW
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30
NOV
2015

Celebrity Estates In The News

While millions of fans are saddened by news about celebrities who pass away, these stories frequently have added drama as various heirs fight over the distribution of the estate. These stories remind us that having a well-crafted estate plan is crucial if you hope that your...
17
APR
2013
Will and Trusts Attorney Christopher Johnson

You Won’t Get It if You Don’t Ask for It in Your Will

Over the years practicing as an estate planning and probate lawyer, I’ve heard some really bizarre stories about people making strange requests in their Will. For example, there was a 37 year old Beverly Hills socialite named Sandra West who left most of her $3 million fortune to...
11
FEB
2013

No-contest clauses in wills and trusts

When preparing an estate plan, I’m often asked about including a no-contest clause, and I see attorneys and others advertising their “bullet-proof” or “ironclad” documents with no-contest clauses.  While I admire their confidence, no contract or...
29
NOV
2012

Are life insurance proceeds protected from creditors?

This question came up during a conversation with a colleague today, and the answer is one commonly heard from attorneys:  “It depends.” California’s Code of Civil Procedure, section 704.100(c) says: “(c) Benefits from matured life insurance policies...
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