When it comes to marriage the typical chain of events include dating, meeting family, getting a dog, moving into together, meeting friends and other steps so you know that you want to be married (excluding Vegas but that is another matter all together). However, it never ceases to amaze me how many people will jump...
Where there is a Will there is a way! Most people think of wills as the only way to transfer property upon death, however, there are several instruments one can use to transfer property to loved ones upon their passing. First, let’s understand that even I you do not execute a will your property will...
The Riverside County Superior Court along with other local County Courts are closing or drastically limiting services in response to COVID-19. San Diego, Orange, and San Bernardino Courts are taking similar steps. Below is Riverside County’s response. In addition, please note that the Department of Veterans Affairs office, EDD, and Labor Commission are also closing...
Legal issues with real property Property law is one of the most archaic areas of the law. The concepts for modern property law predate the American Revolution, and even many medieval concepts are still prevalent. The very concept of a “landlord” goes back to the time when those who owned land were, indeed, lords. Property...
Executor’s role in Probate What is an “Executor?” In California the Executor is also called a personal representative. It is the person or entity nominated by the deceased person (the “decedent”) in a Will to administer the estate of that person as directed by the Will. Let’s start by stating that it’s both an honor...
Being an Attorney that concentrates on all aspects of Probate matters, my office has come up with a list of the forgotten assets that are most commonly omitted from trust funding. That is, these assets are frequently found after death titled in individual names rather than being properly titled to the decedent’s trust. In some...
When a trustor drafts and executes a trust they install certain named persons as successor trustee(s) to serve in the absence of the initial trustee (usually the person creating the trust). No pun intended but you have to choose someone trustworthy to act. Unlike a will, a trust typically is not supervised by the court...
BANKRUPTCY EXPLAINED Whenever the economy suffers, the word bankruptcy gets tossed around. Anyone can experience trouble with finances including celebrities, athletes, politicians, business leaders and other prominent public figures. Every day on the news we hear reports of people (famous or not) dealing with financial problems stemming from divorce, medical conditions, mortgage foreclosure, credit problems,...
Another new year means new laws As we enter the new decade, California legislators have graced California with a multitude of new laws. Below are some of the most important (or interesting) laws that took effect on January 1, 2020. SB 3: Minimum wage Another pay hike is on the way for minimum wage workers....
Do you need an attorney? Like any good attorney will tell you the answer is “maybe” or “it depends.” First, there are certain entities that must be represented by an attorney before the Court. Examples would be Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Trusts, and other similar entities. However, in most situations an individual is free to...
