Updated for 2026 Federal Tax Law Changes and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) California remains one of the most attractive states for estate planning because it does not impose a state estate tax or a state inheritance tax. However, federal estate tax rules still apply to larger estates, […]
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Proposition 19: The Unexpected Sequel to California’s Tax Revolt
In 1978, California voters passed Proposition 13, a landmark law that completely reshaped the state’s property tax system and became the foundation of homeowner protections in California. For decades, Prop 13 shielded homeowners from sharp tax increases by capping annual assessed value growth at 2% and reassessing property only when […]


