I posted a few days ago telling you I was very surprised to see OJ Simpson’s attorney, and named executor, openly saying he would be stonewalling creditors claims by the Goldman family. To me, that is not smart! I said
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The blog published by Meissner, Joseph, Palley & Ruggles focuses on California probate law and estate planning. It covers topics such as the probate process, conservatorships, guardianships, trust administration, and beneficiary representation. The blog discusses practical issues related to probate court petitions, small estate affidavits, and special administration. It also addresses estate planning strategies to avoid probate and minimize litigation risks. Additionally, the blog explores real-life examples involving celebrity estates, trust modifications, and legal interpretations of probate codes. The content aims to provide guidance on navigating California probate courts and managing estate and trust matters effectively.
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OJ Simpson’s estate, the Goldmans, and creditor claims in California probate
By John Palley
Topics we are going to discuss today: OJ Simpson’s estate, the Goldmans, and creditor claims in California probate.
I have talked about this over the years as it’s long been a point I have made with clients. You can take…
Are you organized for if you die?
By John Palley
Yes, I intentionally titled this: Are you organized for if you die? Yes, I intentionally said “IF” as if you really have much of a choice in the matter.
I have spoken before about the time a client called me,…
The California Probate process and real estate investors
By John Palley
The title of this post is the California Probate process and real estate investors and with that I could go two directions. 1) how do real estate investors buy properties in California probates and 2) how do families or loved…
FREE ESTATE PLANNING SEMINARS – California
By John Palley
CunninghamLegal is offering free in-person seminars, on estate planning, in both Southern California and Northern California. CunninghamLegal is a statewide Law Firm serving all of California with multiple full-time offices to serve you!
Trust, Tax, & Real Estate – Guiding…
Can I leave my tattoo to my loved one?
By John Palley
In my 30 years as an estate attorney I have not yet been asked if a client can leave their tattoo to a loved one. However, after seeing this article maybe that’s going to start happening!? This Ohio mortuary is…
I still have not started probate is it too late?
By John Palley
A common question I get is I still have not started probate is it too late? That is, it’s been a week, a month, a year, 5 years, or LONGER and they wonder if it’s too late to start the…
Does California have a death tax? Repeal prop 19?
By John Palley
When the California voters passed Proposition 19, in 2020, they effectively created a death tax in California. A tax that hadn’t existed at that time. A lot of voters clearly didn’t know what they were voting on because they started…
My mom died last year and it’s time to start the probate process
By John Palley
I am going to classify this a client story because I have heard this scenario so many times. I have been doing estate and probate work since the 1990’s! When I first did probate work the California probate courts would…
I will get a living trust as part of my new years resolution!
By John Palley
I have blogged about this many new years in the past and, here I am again, reminding you. Yes, I have my living trust in place but DO YOU? To me it seems very normal for people to say “I…