CALIFORNIA PROBATE BOOK 2 – Introduction
Again, I am sharing my second probate book, one chapter at a time, as I am never going to publish it… or at least no time soon. So here you go. Also, remember my first book is available on Amazon or I...
View ArticleCALIFORNIA PROBATE BOOK 2 – Chapter 1 – Introduction to probate law
Chapter 1 – Introduction to probate law I am a highly experienced probate attorney. At the time of writing this book I have probably completed over 1,000 probate cases… if not more and sat through...
View ArticleCALIFORNIA PROBATE BOOK 2 – CHAPTER 2 – The Five W’s of probate
As a reminder my first book on California probate is available on Amazon.com or email me for a PDF copy. I don’t think I will ever get around to releasing my second book so am leaking chapters each day...
View ArticleCALIFORNIA PROBATE BOOK 2 – CHAPTER 3 – Why 7 months?
Chapter 3 – Why 7 months and not 6 or 8? When I started practicing law in the mid 1990’s I said probate should take about six months. I had a fancy chart that looked something like this below. In fact,...
View ArticleCALIFORNIA PROBATE BOOK 2 – CHAPTER 4 – Reasons for delays in probate
Here’s another chapter from my second probate book which likely will never be published. However, my first book is available on Amazon if you want to get it. Or I’ll send you a free PDF if you send me...
View ArticleCALIFORNIA PROBATE BOOK 2 – CHAPTER 5 – Attorney-Client Relationship in probate
Chapter 5 – The Attorney-Client Relationship in probate The most common confusion in probate is who does the attorney represent. Let me start by saying, loudly, THE ATTORNEY DOES NOT REPRESENT THE...
View ArticleCALIFORNIA PROBATE BOOK 2 – CHAPTER 6 – Beneficiary representation in probate
Please remember this is from my unpublished probate book #2 but you can get my whole first book on Amazon or just email me for a PDF copy. Thanks. Here’s chapter 6…. Chapter 6 – Beneficiary...
View ArticleCALIFORNIA PROBATE BOOK 2 – CHAPTER 7 – Nuts and Bolts of a California probate
Chapter 7 – The nuts and bolts of a California probate As mentioned above I like to remind people that “probate is 7 months minimum so the quicker you start it the quicker you will be done.” As I write...
View ArticleCALIFORNIA PROBATE BOOK 2 – CHAPTER 8 – the main probate forms
The response has been great to my unpublished second California probate book. I might have to publish it after all. Don’t forget my first book is available on Amazon. Here’s another chapter from book...
View ArticleCALIFORNIA PROBATE BOOK 2 – CHAPTER 9 – filing a California probate
Another chapter from the unpublished probate book #2. Remember you can get my first California probate book on Amazon. Chapter 9 – Filing a California Probate Once you have the documents ready you...
View ArticleCALIFORNIA PROBATE BOOK 2 – CHAPTER 10 – Calendar Notes in Probate Court
Please remember you can get my first probate book on Amazon. This is from my second probate book which I have determined will never be finished. I think this is one of my most important chapters and...
View ArticleCALIFORNIA PROBATE BOOK 2 – CHAPTER 11 – The Four Month Probate Period
Please remember my first probate book is available for sale on Amazon or just email me for a free pdf. My second one may never get published so am posting each chapter here on my blog. Here’s chapter...
View ArticleCALIFORNIA PROBATE BOOK 2 – CHAPTER 12 – Letters Testamentary
The last chapter I have partially written for my second probate book is below. Remember you can get my first probate book on Amazon or email me for a free PDF. Chapter 12 – Letters Testamentary (and...
View ArticleSmall Estates Creditors and Cars – Real Question
I received a question the other day which I modified to protect the identity of the person. They asked: Hi. My uncle recently passed with my dad (his brother) as his closest relative and few assets....
View ArticleFiling a Covid probate case in Placer County California
Today I personally filed a Covid probate case here in my home county of Placer county. That is at the Courthouse here in Roseville. I thought a lot of you would be interested in my filing a Covid...
View ArticleCalifornia Court Update – Coronavirus Crisis 2020
I have told you before that OneLegal has great court updates. Here’s their latest. I encourage you to check their website for the latest and certainly reach out to them if you need help with E-filings....
View ArticleWhen should you file a final petition in a California Probate case?
When should you file a final petition in a California probate case? By final petition I mean an “accounting” or “report” of the administrator, executor or personal representative. In our office this is...
View ArticleFiling for probate when there are a bunch of children
Filing for probate when there are a bunch of children often requires planning and thinking. That is a probate when the decedent had many children can bring pitfalls to the petitioner for probate. This...
View ArticleSacramento Probate Court ZOOM forms
This post is about the Sacramento Probate Court Zoom Forms. In the wake of the Covid crisis we have yet another mandatory use form… at least here in Sacramento Superior Court – Family Law Division –...
View ArticleCalifornia Notary Acknowledgement
A few years back the state of California changed the notary form that must be used by California notaries when notarizing a document. This is what is called the acknowledgement. There are exceptions...
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