Partner Jim Bush and Associate Michael Quintiliani were featured in the Daily Journal’s New California Laws 2026 supplement, which was also highlighted in the Business by LA Times Studios’ New California Laws Handbook. Their article, “AB 565: Comprehensive Virtual Representation for Trust Matters,” offers a clear and timely analysis of the statute’s new virtual‑representation framework, a development poised to reshape how notice and consent requirements function in California trust administration. Their piece breaks down the law’s practical implications for beneficiaries, trustees, and practitioners, clarifying a complex procedural reform for the wider probate and trusts community.
“AB 565 represents a significant shift in how the probate system allocates responsibility and authority among interested parties,” Bush commented. “We wanted to demystify those changes so attorneys can navigate them with confidence and clarity.”
“Bringing this analysis to the Daily Journal was an opportunity to help practitioners understand not just what the law says, but how it will function in real-world trust matters,” Quintiliani said. “I’m glad we could contribute to the broader discussion as these reforms take effect.”
Bush and Quintiliani’s contribution also underscores Keystone’s continued thought leadership in probate litigation and trust administration. By examining AB 565 through the lens of both litigation experience and statutory application, they help practitioners better understand the implications and limitations introduced by the reform. The article’s publication places them among a select group of attorneys whose insights inform one of the state’s most widely read legal supplements.
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