I am just going to admit it right here… I really like Las Vegas, Nevada. Ok, that has little to do with the California probate process as I like the action, nightlife, entertainment and sports. As they say Las Vegas
Meissner, Joseph, Palley & Ruggles
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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US Post Office Change of Address At Death for a Deceased Person
By John Palley
What do you to handle a US Post Office Change of Address At Death for a Deceased Person? That is, when a loved one dies how do you change their mailing address? Furthermore, WHY would you want to change their…
Salton Sea real estate and California probate
By John Palley
I recently was contacted by a potential client trying to clear up title to land in Imperial County, California. When I looked it up I realized it was at, and appears to be beach front, at the Salton Sea. Living…
Estate planning treasure map to leave your loved ones
By John Palley
As a California estate attorney since 1994 I have planned thousands of estates with people during their lives and, likewise, dealt with thousands of estates after death in trust administration and also in the California probate process. Years ago I…
Happy new year 2023 – GET YOUR WILL DONE
By John Palley
Each year people plan their new year’s resolutions and each year, for many people, “get will done” is on the list. Another year has passed and, for many of us, that is one more year without a proper estate plan…
Another California celebrity dies without a will – Coolio
By John Palley
As an old school rap aficionado myself I was saddened to hear that Coolio had passed. He had a couple of big songs so wasn’t a one hit wonder. However, maybe a two hit wonder!? In any event, I liked…
Probate for people who died after moving from California
By John Palley
I don’t think I am telling you anything you don’t already know. People are moving out of California. This post is not about that phenomenon or the political ramifications or reasons. This post is focused on what do you do…
Where to file probate for a California bank account?
By John Palley
The question of where to file probate for a California bank account, when the person who died lived in another state or country, brings into play what are called the ancillary probate rules. Ancillary probate essentially means there are assets…
Why are many attorneys so slow?
By John Palley
I ask the question why are many attorneys so slow but really the question for today is why are some California probate attorneys so slow… and the converse… why are we SO EFFICIENT?
I have heard countless times over the…
Ancillary probate and property taxes in California
By John Palley
I selected the topic of Ancillary probate and property taxes in California because it’s a common discussion in my office and much more so since the passage of Prop 19 in California. Prop 19 ripped the heart out of the…