Probate Wills

The most important aspect of probate of wills in Los Angeles is authenticating the will, meaning proving the legitimacy of the will in the estate to Probate Court.   How does the probate court authenticate a will?  The process involves publishing a notice in the local newspaper, followed by certain allegations

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Use of a Petition for Instructions in Conservatorships in Los Angeles

Many Los Angeles Conservators or Co-Conservators come across situations where a decision can impact their ability to act as fiduciaries.  In some situations, a Petition for Instruction may be filed by a conservator or other party asking the court to instruct the conservator to act in a particular manner. Ca

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Conservatorship Definitions in California

Conservatorship Definitions CHAPTER 1. Short Title and Definitions [1400 – 1449] ( Chapter 1 enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79. )   GUARDIANSHIP-CONSERVATORSHIP LAW CALIFORNIA In this post, you will find some of the definitions in the conservatorship area in California, which are used in the Probate Code. 1400. The portion

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How to Terminate a Conservatorship in Los Angeles?

Many people who are conserved wish to terminate a conservatorship in Los Angeles which was set up many years ago.   There are many situations when a probate judge may be inclined to terminate a conservatorship.  Here are some of them: a.   The conservatee has been restored to capacity.   This means

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Do you have an OSC hearing set in Probate Court?

If you have received a notice regarding an OSC hearing from the probate court, chances are that there is a significant problem with your probate case.  There are ways we can help the OSC situation, but first you should learn about what an OSC is in probate. What is an

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Problems with Invalid Statutory Will Forms in California

Sometimes, people sign statutory will forms which end up being invalid in California.  Our law firm has been advising clients regarding the problems with the use of Statutory Will forms in California for over three decades. What makes a California Statutory Will invalid? The manner in which the statutory will

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Lisa Marie Presley Seeks an Accounting from her father’s trust’s former trustee

Los Angeles, California – Probate Court Barry Siegel was the former trustee to Elvis Presley’s fortune.  Lisa Marie Presley, in a Petition filed in Probate Court in Los Angeles, alleged that Elvis Presley’s trust assets went from $100 Million Dollars, down to five figures, while Siegel acted. While Siegel’s attorney

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When to hire a Probate Expert in your Probate Case

How do you know when to hire a probate expert in your probate case?  You should hire someone with more than 25 years of probate experience when there are disputes among family members as to how to handle the assets of the estate. Complications can arise in sales of probate

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