California courts permit people just like you to open probate without an attorney. The probate process can be daunting for...
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When must a California landlord use a 90-day notice?
Tenants may provide notice of termination on a much shorter time period than landlords. For tenants who have not yet...
Why I Would Never Draft a Will.
I get the question frequently: "Can you please draft my will?" The answer is, "no." But here is why. Estate...
Subrogation and Tax Liens
A friend asked me last week, can a person record a lien against real property if they have paid the...
Removing a Bad Trustee
People select Trustees to handle the trust's affairs after they pass on, but sometimes they die without knowing that the...
Compelling a Trust Accounting When the Trust Waives Accountings
A trust declaration may waive periodic accountings.Prob. Code, ยงยง 16062 & 16064. But how does a beneficiary prevent the trustee...
Selling the Family Home After a Loved One Passes Away
It's common for people to feel sentimental about the family home, especially if they have fond memories of growing up...
Conservatorship: The Basics
I don't often have conservatorship consultations, but I saw that later this week, somebody booked me to talk about conservatorship...