Although no one is required to create a will, having a will can enable you to control how and to whom your assets are distributed after you die. Many people falsely assume... Read more »
Once a personal representative is formally appointed — which typically occurs at the initial probate hearing — they generally have one year to complete the probate process. That said, if an estate... Read more »
California takes elder financial abuse seriously, with protections across the Probate Code, Welfare and Institutions Code and Penal Code. Claims can be pursued both before and after death, with remedies including enhanced... Read more »
Nationally, elder exploitation is often described as either financial abuse by trusted individuals or financial fraud by strangers. California instead distinguishes between criminal elder financial abuse under the Penal Code and civil... Read more »
When elder financial abuse has already occurred, legal action typically focuses on recovering wrongfully taken assets and holding the perpetrator accountable. Importantly, elder financial abuse does not need to be discovered during... Read more »
Financial exploitation of vulnerable adults is taken seriously in California. Speak with an attorney to learn how California elder financial abuse laws can help unwind the harm caused by exploitation and protect against... Read more »
If your inheritance is at risk, how quickly you take action matters. Learn how a Keystone probate attorney can help protect your inheritance. Many people assume that receiving an inheritance is a passive process —... Read more »
Cher’s effort to obtain conservatorship over her youngest son, Elijah Blue Allman, did not arise overnight. According to court filings and public reports, the dispute stems from years of concerns regarding Allman’s... Read more »
1. Age of Vulnerable Person In California, guardianship is strictly reserved for minor children (i.e., those under the age of 18) whose parents are unable or unfit to care for them or... Read more »
You may be able to pursue payment from your mother’s estate if you provided caregiving services or paid caregiving-related expenses out of your own pocket with the expectation of compensation or reimbursement.... Read more »