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Post by : Christine Padilla, Attorney
4/12/2021
Joint Tenancy Problems If A Couple Dies Simultaneously
Assume Jack and Jill are married and involved in an unfortunate car accident. Jill has 2 children from a previous marriage, and Jack has no children. Jill passes away immediately, and Jack passes away at the hospital a day later. What happens to the married couple’s estate in a situation…
Post by : Christine Padilla, Attorney
11/15/2020
What Happens If I Die Without A Will In California?
What does it mean to die “intestate” in California? What happens when someone passes away without a will in California? A person who passes away without first establishing a valid will is said to die “intestate.” When one dies without a valid will, a person’s estate is passed to their heirs…
Post by : Christine Padilla, Attorney
10/24/2020
Avoiding Probate In California
What is Probate? When someone passes away, many times family and friends are left determining how to manage and distribute the person’s remaining assets, otherwise known as their estate. Depending on the size of the estate and the title in which assets are held, it is often necessary to open…
Post by : Christine Padilla, Attorney
4/18/2024
How Long Does Probate Take in San Diego?
How long does Probate take in San Diego? is one of the first questions we hear from clients wondering about the Probate process in San Diego. When family members find themselves faced with the Probate process, they want to know how long Probate will take, among other common questions.