It’s common for people to feel sentimental about the family home, especially if they have fond memories of growing up there. However, it’s important to…
Conservatorship: The Basics
I don’t often have conservatorship consultations, but I saw that later this week, somebody booked me to talk about conservatorship and whether it is the…
The Tale of the Secret Probate: a Dispute over $1 million
What happens when someone opens and closes probate in secret? What follows is based on fact, but at the time of this article, I do…
The meaning of “Commercial Real Estate” in the context of Unlawful Detainer Actions
Those who have practiced real estate sales will tell you that “residential real estate” is a dwelling unit containing one to four distinct living quarters…
When can a California landlord serve an eviction summons by the post and mail method?
Unlawful detainer actions require service according to the general rules of civil procedure. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1167, subd. (b).) In general, this means that…
California Evictions: July 1, 2022.
Despite what the news articles state, the rules that went into effect during the eviction moratorium are not dead. California Code of Civil Procedure section…
Probate Tips: Things to do before you list the real estate for sale.
On KNZR every Saturday at 11 a.m. and every Sunday at 8 a.m., Laurie McCarty hosts the “Kern County Real Estate Review.” Today’s topic: Probate…
Update Your Conservator Nomination Regularly
Increase the chance that the Court will select your nominated Conservator by updating your estate plan regularly. In May 2022, the client came to me…
You’re Fired! Evicting a former employee.
Today, we consider a rare situation: Most landlord-tenant relationships involve exchanging money for a residence. But how does one evict when the home is a…
CA Evictions: How to Serve an Eviction Notice
In California, one of three notices typically starts every eviction process. For the notice to withstand challenge, the landlord must serve the notice according to…