Now That I’m a Trustee, What is my Fee Going to be?
Now That I’m a Trustee, What is my fee going to be? You have been nominated as Successor Trustee by your parent(s), family member(s) or friend(s). What happens next? Well of course, the Trust needs to be administered. Successor Trustees, keep in mind that serving in...
Need to File an Appeal? You Don’t Have Much Time.
Need to file an appeal? You don't have much time. Need to appeal that pesky judgment or appealable order in California? Well you don't have much time. When considering whether to file an appeal, and after you've determined that the unfavorable judgment or order may...
Pet Trusts: How They Work and Why You Should Have One
Pet Trusts: How They Work and Why You Should Have One When we generally think about the lives of ultra-rich people like Jeff Bezos, Brad Pitt, etc. we imagine a life of ultimate luxury. Spending months on end in Europe, then, at the drop of a hat, hop on a private jet...
Missed Your Remote Court Hearing Due to Technology Issues? The Dos and Dont’s for Seeking Redres
Missed Your Remote Hearing Due to Technology Issues? The Dos and Dont's for Seeking Redress The Covid-19 pandemic has changed just about everything in our lives. Court appearances are no exception. And this is strange because so rarely do court procedures ever change...
Proposition 19 – A Year in Review
Proposition 19 - A Year in Review Nearly a year has passed since Californians voted yes on Proposition 19, also known as The Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act. Proposition 19 was approved in the...
Use of Requests for Admissions
Use for Requests for Admissions A powerful tool at the disposal of a litigator is a Request for Admission (RFA). An RFA is a written request by one party that another party admit or deny, under oath, the truth of certain matters or the genuineness of certain...
Proposition 19 – Confusion Over Calculating the Reassessment Amount on Transfer of the Family Home
Proposition 19 - Confusion Over Calculating the Reassessment Amount on Transfer of the Family Home There is confusion over how to calculate the reassessment of the family home under Proposition 19. We had previously reported on our website and presentations that the...
What Does Proposition19 Mean to You???
What Does Proposition 19 Mean to You??? This and other information on our website is offered as general information ONLY. It is NOT legal advice. If you have questions or wish to implement a strategy to avoid reassessment under Proposition 19, please contact our...
My Impression of Helping a Client with Her Asylum Application by Monica Castillo, Esq.
My Impression of Helping a Client with Her Asylum Application I recently had the good fortune of being asked to work on a pro-bono case in our firm. Our job was to assist the client's aunt to be named as the client's guardian. I understood that this step was part of...
Probate – What It Is and How It Works
Probate - What It Is and How It Works What is Probate? Probate is a necessary court mandated legal process that takes place after someone dies (with a Will) or intestate (without a Will). In California if the value of the estate is in excess of $166,250, then a...
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