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Ethan F Miller-Bazemore
Garden Grove Probate Attorney.
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I want to represent myself in probate court

Asked by a user in San Jose, CA - 22 days ago.

Being a probate lawyer it's tough for me to say yes go ahead and represent yourself. However, it is very doable and the courts are often very helpful in giving you continuances to right any paperwork that is lacking. That being said, probates often have minor issues pop up that you will need to address (this is normal even when Lawyers handle them). So, my basic answer to your question would be YES it is very doable.

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What's the difference between holding property in California as Joint Tenants vs Community Property WROS?

Asked by a user in San Francisco, CA - about 2 years ago.

Generally, a married couple should hold property as community property with right of survivorship. As you have stated, there is a tremendous tax advantage in holding title in this manner and, like joint tenancy, the property passes by operation of law upon the first spouse's death. In my experience, people still continue to use joint tenancy for two main reasons: 1-Realtors/Escrow Agents usually suggest this and 2-Lack of knowledge that there is something out there that can pass the title...

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Do I have to pay for college tuition if it is not in my divorce agreement?

Asked by a user in Toms River, NJ - 19 days ago.

In California - No

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