Are Probate Court Records Public In California? In California probates, the public has access to probate court records. Contact the probate court clerk in any county where an attorney filed probate. Request to view the filed documents. For a fee, you can even obtain copies of filed documents from the clerk. Also, the last will […]
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Transfer your home to a Revocable Living Trust (RLT) for several reasons. First, doing so will prevent probate of your home when you die. Another reason is that, as of January 1, 2017, if you die after collecting Medi-Cal, the state cannot pursue recovery against your home if it is in your RLT. In this […]
Probate Timeline In California, where Walnut Creek Elder Law is located, probate proceedings typically take about a year to complete. The probate timeline may require even more time, depending on the assets and complexities of the case.
With married decedents with a domestic partner, ask this: Did they have children? In such a case, all assets pass to the surviving spouse or domestic partner.
How much does probate cost in California? Filing a petition in probate court requires costs and fees. For example, out-of-pocket costs include the fee for filing the petition with the court. Other costs include publication fees and probate referee fees. Also, consider additional charges such as courier fees, court appearance fees, certified copies of court […]
To prepare to meet with your probate attorney, gather documents and information regarding the decedent. So, the earlier you take these steps; the sooner probate proceedings will begin. After the county issues a death certificate, bring it with you. Thus, if they have not issued a death certificate, know the decedent’s date of death.
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Baby Boomers Predict The Future! Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to predict the future for us Baby Boomers, and start planning for it! But we do know certain things about our future … On average, 10,000 people are turning age 65 every day. It is predicted that at least 70% of people over […]
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Getting Your Ducks In A Row Before a Crisis Occurs
You should get your ducks in a row long before a crisis occurs, especially where your health and finances are concerned. Many of our clients come to see us when a crisis is occurring. For instance, their spouse or loved one is in the hospital or has just entered a skilled nursing facility. At this […]
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Can Mom Go On Hospice at Home?
Most of our clients make it well known in their long term care plans, that if they become ill, they wish to be taken care of at home for as long as possible. My parents made a pact with each other that if either of them had to go to “rehab” as my mother called it, which […]
Real property held in joint tenancy can be transferred upon the death of one of the owners of the property without a probate. However, this is not always a good idea. For instance, lets assume that John Doe is the owner of 123 Wilkins St., and John Doe wants his friend Jim Smith to obtain title […]