Learn how to start your case on the right foot. When you start your trial correctly, you will avoid financial and emotional stress during your…
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…
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…
Can you rent out an inherited property without completing probate?
Can you rent out an inherited property without completing probate? I’ve been asked if a person can start renting out a property that he or…
Why you might want a probate sale with court confirmation.
In this article, we will look at why you should sell your inherited property through a court confirmation sale. Note, that this is a type…
How to decide: Do I need probate before I sell my parents’ house?
Do you need probate? Can you sell the inherited house without it? The questions are common, and I can help you find the answers. The…