The simplest asset protection method for California residents is to maximize your contributions to IRAs and other retirement plans. California has...

Based on your facts, probate is not necessary. If there are assets that are not Joint tenancy, POD, or TOD, that total more than $184,500 (death...

Is your sister the Conservator of the Person and Estate of your mother? If so, have your own attorney file a Request for Special Notice. That will...

Review the deed. If the father-in-law and the girlfriend held title as Joint tenants, you must start a probate and then file an action to get the...

Insurance policies, POD, and TOD accounts pay to the named beneficiary. It does not matter who the heir of the decedent is. Generally, you need a...

How large is the entire probatable estate? If the entire estate (with some exceptions) is larger than the small estate amount, you need to probate...

It was her separate property. She can do what she wants with separate property. However, putting your name on it may have converted it to...

If I understand your facts, you are building an ADU on your mother's property, and that ADU will become a rental. You and your mother's trust...

You need to retain an attorney. The trust administration probably should have been concluded, and the title of the condo passed to the heir. There...

You and your attorney should meet and have a script to tell the judge. You need to have all of your facts at your fingertips. As much as possible,...