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What Can I Do if Someone Has Taken Something that Rightfully Belongs to An Estate?
It depends on the circumstances. If the estate has not been opened, then you or someone else with priority for an appointment can open the
What Does It Mean when A Bank or Similar Institution Says I Need to Get Letters or A Letter from The Court?
First off, they are not talking about the kind of letter you mail. They are referring to Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration. The term
How Long Does Probate Take in California?
Probates in California have built-in delays. First, the court has to hear the probate petition. How quickly it is heard depends on the court and
Do Wills Avoid Probate?
ANSWER: No, but living trusts, done properly, do. Wills are simply instructions to the court as to who is to get your property when you
What Is a Living Trust? How Does It Differ from A Regular Trust?
Trusts have existed for hundreds of years. Originally, they were intended for people like the Rockefellers and the Kennedys to enable the makers of the
When Do Trusts Expire? How Often Should I Have My Trust Reviewed?
The trusts I do expire either only when there is no property left in the trust or 20 years after the death of the last
Why Some Legal Documents Are Too Long and Why That is Harmful
The 76-Page Con Job Recently, I heard that a client of mine, who had moved out of state was told by an attorney there that
Advice to People Who are Going to Give Testimony
Here is the advice I gave and will continue to give to clients who are going to testify at a deposition or a trial. Tell
What Is an Executor? How Does and Executor Differ from An Estate Administrator?
Executors and administrators are both appointed by the court to take charge of an estate. They are both referred to as “personal representative of the