Can One Heir Force the Sale of Inherited Property in California? Yes. In many situations, a California heir can force the sale of inherited property,…
Kern County DE-310 Primary Residence Petition Mistakes
A DE-310 petition may transfer a qualifying California primary residence, but mistakes with value, heirs, notice, or title can delay the case.
What Should You Do If a Bank Refuses a California Small Estate Affidavit?
A California small estate affidavit can help a successor collect certain personal property without opening a full probate case. But the first practical problem often…
What happens if a child care provider misses the appeal deadline?
Missing a child care licensing appeal deadline can feel devastating. A provider may worry that the citation is now permanent, the civil penalty cannot be…
What should you do after receiving a child care licensing citation in California?
A child care licensing citation can feel personal, urgent, and frightening. If you operate a family child care home, child care center, preschool, or daycare…
What is a Type A violation in a California child care facility?
A Type A violation is one of the most stressful things a California child care provider can receive from Community Care Licensing. Providers often understand…
Can Community Care Licensing shut down my daycare in California?
Yes. In serious cases, Community Care Licensing can pursue action that threatens a daycare’s ability to operate. But that does not mean every citation automatically…
What counts toward California’s small-estate limit? | Bakersfield probate lawyer
California does not use one universal small-estate limit. The correct answer depends on which probate shortcut you are using, the decedent’s date of death, and which assets the law excludes from the calculation.
Can you transfer a house with a small estate affidavit in California? | Bakersfield probate lawyer
A California house does not usually pass through the ordinary small estate affidavit used for personal property. Some homes may qualify for a different probate shortcut, but using the wrong one can create title problems and delay the estate.
Do California landlords need AB 1482 exemption language in the notice or lease?
California’s Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) imposes strict requirements on many residential evictions. Even when a property qualifies for exemption, landlords must comply with statutory…