Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship. But what happens when both joint tenants die at the same time? Also, generally, California law dictates that…
The Last Minute Estate Plan: For People Who Are Going Into “Surgery” Tomorrow
An unexpected phone call A man called me today. He goes into surgery tomorrow: “I’ve drafted a power of attorney, I just need someone to…
California Ends the “Covered Time Period” Haunting Landlords
California Landlords, especially those who are middle-income America, rejoice, because they now can remove nonpaying tenants.
Transferring Property by Affidavit of Death
To transfer real property, one needs a deed, but occasionally, the owner of the property has already been named on a recorded deed. What the…
Reduce the Cost of Administration with a Spousal Property Petition
If your spouse or domestic partner passed away, use this trick to reduce the cost of probate or avoid probate altogether. Use a Spousal Property…
In what county do I hire a Probate Attorney?
The legal term for “where” a probate action occurs is called the “venue.” So, what is the proper venue for your probate action? Yesterday was…
Creative Problem Solving in Probate Sales
Leah Nelson is a Bakersfield Realtor with a special certification: Probate & Trust Specialist. We ate lunch at Sequoia Sandwich Company and discussed our experiences in…
Elder abuse is not always easy to identify
I’m a law clerk, and I spend 80% of my day working on Probate and Estate Planning matters. (Estate Planning is the way people avoid…
Property Class Systems for Real Estate Investors
“A house that one investor considers to be Class A might be a Class B to another investor . . .” (Rhode, Jeff. Everything You…
How much notice should a licensee receive before an eviction?
When there is no contract, and no rent payment, what kind of notice is required prior to suing for unlawful detainer? (eviction) Today, we review…