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Resolving Conflicts between Properties with an Old Tool: Collaborative Land Use Easements

As an experienced litigator or real estate lawyer, what are your available strategies if you encounter situations like these? Noise, dust, and vibrations from an operating gravel quarry have not impacted the surrounding ranches, but a housing developer seeks land…

Son Loses His Family War Over Dad’s Advances on Inheritance

Many parents use the word “consequences” to try to make children think twice about the decisions they make. David Sachs followed through for real. Anything he gave to his kids was added to what he called his “Permanent Record.” When…

She Waited for Her Family to Make It Right—Big Mistake

It seemed ideal for family gatherings: a log-cabin near Yosemite. Richard Harley, in his role as trustee, bought it with funds from his parents’ family trust and put it in a separate trust—apparently without informing all of his siblings. He…

Partnership That Never Existed Cannot Create Nondischargeable Debt