Executor’s Companion Book
I have heard this book is a great resource if you are serving as a trustee or executor of an estate. I have not read it myself yet. However, I encourage you to get a copy if you are going to serve in a...
View ArticleRobin Williams estate in the news
I was reading this article about Robin Williams’ estate. It is written by a Minnesota lawyer. I am not saying the story is “wrong” but it is a little misleading. Now that makes for better reading than...
View ArticleCalifornia Civil Code 2920.7 – Survivor Rights with Real Estate Mortgages
On January 1, 2017 the California legislature enacted a new law, California Civil Code 2920.7 (pasted below) which aims to help the survivor deal with a mortgage company when their name is not actually...
View ArticleSome Thoughts on Spousal Property Petitions in California Probate Courts
As a probate attorney since 1994 I have prepared and file a lot of Spousal Property Petitions over the years. The main form is state form DE-121 which you can find here on the web. I think a lot of...
View ArticleJohn Palley speaking on probate and estate law April 18th in Sacramento
I am excited to announce that I have been invited to speak on California probate law and how to improve your trusts. This will be April 18, 2019 in Sacramento AND online! Here is a link to the Facebook...
View ArticleWhy should I not hire the cheapest probate attorney?
Ok, maybe nobody uses the exact words “Why should I not hire the cheapest probate attorney?” However, I think it’s human nature to try to save a few bucks. I like to get a deal just like the next...
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