Many people are unsure and unaware how attorney fees and court costs work in a California probate case. With amazing house appreciation the last 10 years I wanted to talk a little bit about how house appreciation and probate costs
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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Twenty-four things dying people wished they had done differently
By John Palley
Twenty-four things dying people wished they had done differently are listed below. What about you? Are you living your best life? Are you saving money to benefit your kids in the future? Will your kids have to go through probate?
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How do you lodge a will in a California probate?
By John Palley
People are often confused on this one. How do you lodge a will in a California probate? Many people, over the years, have asked if you file the will with the county clerk or with the county recorder. The correct…
California small estate probate – NEW FORM DE-300
By John Palley
As of April 1, 2022 (and no this is not an April Fools joke) the small estate limits have been changed in California. They have been increased FOR DEATHS OCCURING ON OR AFTER APRIL 1, 2022. The limits for death…
How long does a California probate take in 2022?
By John Palley
I decided to post this question as it’s been too long since I posted something new on here. I had been waiting to post Fixing or amending a California probate court order part 2 but that case is on the…
Fixing or amending a California probate court order part 1
By John Palley
I recently got to diagnose a new case that I thought would really speak to some of my readers. A potential client (we’ll call him Mr. P) called me about a case where his wife had died and he believed…
Make sure you get a California Probate COURT attorney
By John Palley
A lot of attorneys call themselves a “probate attorney.” My question to you is: do you want a “probate attorney” or a “probate court attorney?” My suggestion is you make sure you get a California Probate COURT attorney. I’ll tell…
Make sure you are on official IRS webpage when applying for EIN or TIN
By John Palley
Make sure you are on official IRS webpage when applying for EIN or TIN! I was trading emails with a probate client today and he said he was going to apply for a tin (tax identification number) and showed me…
Funeral Reimbursement for Covid deaths?
By John Palley
I saw this article and knew my readers would be interested. We have had several Covid-19 or Coronavirus deaths in our office in the past year. As a lawyer who is 100% focused on probate court cases, or death cases,…
Spousal Property Petitions and LOCAL RULES
By John Palley
We have discussed California Spousal Property Petitions (SPPs) before. As a refresher an SPP is an abbreviated probate procedure used to clear title to property when a spouse dies. It doesn’t work in all cases but it works in many…