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Real Estate and Estate Planning: Preparing Your California Property for the Year Ahead.

Real Estate and Estate Planning: Preparing Your California Property for the Year Ahead

Owning property in California comes with opportunity and risk. High values mean greater wealth, but they also mean greater probate exposure if your plan is outdated. Many property owners assume a will is enough, only to leave their family facing cour… Read More
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Can Your Home Be Taken in a Lawsuit? How to Protect Real Estate Assets in California.

Can Your Home Be Taken in a Lawsuit? How to Protect Real Estate Assets in California

A lawsuit does not have to end in financial devastation. California law offers some protections for homeowners, but those protections are limited, technical, and often misunderstood. Many high-earning individuals do not realize how quickly personal a… Read More
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Adapting to the New Market: Commercial Purchase and Sale Trends in California Real Estate

Whether you’re a developer, investor, business owner, builder, or lender, it’s crucial to keep up to date with the trends in the commercial real estate industry. Looking forward into 2026, analysts anticipate economic stabilization and slow, temp… Read More
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Estate Planning and Real Estate: Partner Bridget Burns to Discuss How the Two Intersect

White and Bright Partner Bridget Burns will present “Courtrooms and Compensations Don’t Mix… Estate Challenges and Opportunities for Real Estate Agents!” at the North San Diego County REALTORS event on March 19, 2025. Bridget will discuss… Read More
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Common Legal Mistakes in Commercial Lease Negotiations — and How to Avoid Them

Commercial real estate transactions are complex and leases must be carefully negotiated. If you are a tenant, you must conduct your due diligence and take the time to properly prepare for a commercial lease negotiation. Failure to do so can result in… Read More
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Understanding Easement Disputes and Boundary Disputes

Easement disputes and boundary disputes are among the most common types of conflicts that can arise between neighbors. While these cases can sometimes be worked out between the parties, in certain situations, they can require litigation to resolve. I… Read More
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Repair and Maintenance Clauses in Commercial Leases

Commercial leases are complex documents that are used by landlords and tenants to safeguard their interests. They contain a variety of provisions that outline the rights and responsibilities of the parties — and must be carefully negotiated. One of… Read More
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An Overview of California Residential Lease Agreement Negotiations for Landlords and Tenants

A residential real estate lease is a contract between a tenant and landlord. It allows the tenant to have the right to live in the property for a certain amount of time in exchange for rent. It also specifies the conditions with which both parties mu… Read More
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7 Tips for Negotiating a Commercial Lease as a Tenant

If you’re a business owner, chances are you will need to enter into a commercial lease at some point. Whether you require retail, office, warehouse, or restaurant space, the terms of your commercial lease can play a critical role in the success of… Read More
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Legal Considerations in California Commercial Lease Negotiations

Commercial leases are complex documents that require meticulous review and rigorous negotiations. Unfortunately, they are often entered into by parties without careful consideration or a thorough understanding of the terms. For both commercial landlo… Read More
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