Category Archives: Walnut Creek Probate Attorney
What is Probate Court?
An introduction from Probate Attorney Michael J. Young California Probate Court Process As if losing a family member or friend is not painful enough, the California probate court process…Steps to Help Maintain Your Health and Safety
The following are some steps for our senior and (almost senior) clients to consider for healthy living. Prevent falls: My father’s advice to me just before he died was for me to advise all…New Medicare Cards Are Being Issued Without Social Security Numbers
With the purpose of helping to prevent fraud and to protect identities, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), has redesigned Medicare cards. The new cards will no longer…What Assets Can Be Administered By The Probate Court When The Decedent’s Will Is Filed?
Only certain assets left through a person’s will can be administered through a probate proceeding. For a married person, all of his or her separate property, which is in that person’s name…Avoid Probate To Avoid Medi-Cal Recovery
When a Medi-Cal recipient dies, the state will attempt to recover from the recipient’s estate, what the state paid for that person’s care during his or her lifetime. Before January 1, 2017,…Letters Testamentary and Letters Administration in California Probate
When the Personal Representative of the Probate Estate is appointed, whether that person is identified by the court as the executor or administrator of the estate, “Letters Testamentary” or…The Personal Representative of the Probate Estate
When a probate is filed, the court will appoint a Personal Representative of the estate. This personal representative will be identified in the court proceeding as the executor or…The Probate Spousal Property Petition
Assets that pass to a surviving spouse can be confirmed to the surviving spouse, through a petition process in probate court. This is not a full probate, and is called a “Spousal Property…Assets That Are Not Subject To Probate
Not all assets are subject to probate. For instance, life insurance policies that name a specific beneficiary are not subject to probate. If however, you name “my estate” or “my children”…
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