Senior Counsel James Andrade was recently featured in a National Business Institute (NBI) Webinar on the California Probate Process. He focused on Resolving Disputes and Navigating Probate Litigation, offering practical insights into... Read more »
While actor John Amos’ official cause of death was listed as congestive heart failure, his daughter, Shannon Amos, contends it wasn’t entirely natural. She alleges that her brother, Kelly Christopher (K.C.) Amos,... Read more »
If probate has not been filed, then assets cannot legally be transferred from the estate to beneficiaries/heirs. If assets are handed out to beneficiaries/heirs anyway, then they may have to eventually be... Read more »
When your inheritance or property rights are at stake, or the wellbeing of a vulnerable person is under threat, it may be necessary to touch base with a probate litigation lawyer as... Read more »
Brian Spears, the son of James Spears, filed a petition seeking to be named as a creditor of his late father’s trust, remove his stepmother, Therese Spears, as trustee, and obtain a... Read more »
Jim Bush’s authored an article featured in the Daily Journal’s Estate Planning and Probate Attorneys supplement. This article, “Probate Appeals: Litigants Beware!,” underscores the unique challenges of probate appeals, stressing the importance... Read more »
Navigating the real estate market can be challenging, especially when dealing with properties involved in probate or trusts. While traditional real estate agents are well-versed in general real estate transactions, there are... Read more »
Probate in real estate refers to the legal process of transferring property after a homeowner’s death. This process involves validating the deceased’s will, settling debts and distributing assets to heirs. Understanding probate... Read more »
Disputes among siblings over estate matters after the death of parents are common. It happens in almost every other probate case. However, in some cases, the disputes become so big that they... Read more »
There are various reasons for which you can reopen probate. Remember, these aren’t just random reasons but serious issues like discovering new assets, fraud, finding that the will was fabricated, or major... Read more »