
The Probate vs. Trust - Inherited Home Mistake That Gets Families Stuck in Court, California
If something happens to your parents, or your spouse, tomorrow, could your family sell the home quickly, or would the house get stuck in probate court for months, maybe even years. Most families do not realize how fast life can change, and how one missing detail can create a legal and financial mess

What Not To Fix Before Selling Your Home So You Do Not Lose Money
What Not To Fix Before Selling Your Home So You Do Not Lose Money (Watch the full breakdown in the video above) When Sarah called me, she sounded excited and exhausted at the same time. “We are almost ready to sell,” she said. “We are thinking about doing a full kitchen remodel, new bathrooms, new f

Proposition 19, Who Qualifies, How the Tax Basis Transfer Works, and How to Avoid Surprises
Proposition 19, Who Qualifies, How the Tax Basis Transfer Works, and How to Avoid Surprises (Watch the full breakdown in the video above) A homeowner called me and said, “Dar, I’m downsizing, but I’m terrified my property taxes will jump.” That fear is real in California. The good news is Propositio
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