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…
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…
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…
Can a school punish students for snapchat posts?
On June 23rd, the Supreme Court published its opinion in Mahoney Area School District v. B.L. (2021) No. 20–255. At issue in this case: the…
NFT’s don’t actually track ownership
“The ownership of a thing is the right of one or more persons to possess and use it to the exclusion of others. In this…