Probate is the legal process typically required after an individual’s death to settle and distribute the decedent’s estate. The probate process can be costly and complicated even without disputes; however, when a dispute turns into litigation, it can wreak havoc with the administration of the estate. The Riverside probate litigation lawyers at Sandoval Legacy Group, A Professional Law Corporation explain what to expect if you find yourself involved in probate litigation. Probate Basics Most … [Read more...] about What to Expect from Probate Litigation
California Gun Trusts May Be Needed Now More Than Ever
Gun Trusts Provide Special Planning For Transfer of Rifles and Other Guns With all the recent talk about banning assault rifles such as the AR-15, a California Gun Trust may be more important than it ever has been before. Gun trusts are specifically used to hold weapons regulated by the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA) and Title II of the Gun Control Act of 1968 (NFA or Title II firearms). Although gun trusts are designed to hold title to NFA forearms, they can be used to hold any type of … [Read more...] about California Gun Trusts May Be Needed Now More Than Ever
Riverside Estate Planning Lawyer Hosts Webinars in May
Free Educational Webinars Provided by Riverside Elder Law Attorney Nationally known speaker and estate planning attorney / elder lawyer Dennis M. Sandoval will be hosting a series of FREE educational webinars in May 2018. The webinars are usually conducted by attorney Sandoval, but occasionally prominent experts from the Riverside community are brought in as the main speakers. The topics for this coming month are: California Medi-Cal Recovery Laws on May 9, 2018 at 12 noon. Dennis will … [Read more...] about Riverside Estate Planning Lawyer Hosts Webinars in May
Riverside Probate Lawyer Discusses Probate Process Part 3
In Part 2 of our series of Probate Process Blog posts we discussed (1) preparing and filing the Petition for Probate, (2) gathering assets and information, and (3) preparing an Inventory and Appraisal. In this Blog post, we will discuss (1) selling assets during the probate administration, (2) preparing the Final Report and Account, and (3) the distribution of assets to the beneficiaries. Selling Assets During the Probate Administration Many people are under the misunderstanding that all of … [Read more...] about Riverside Probate Lawyer Discusses Probate Process Part 3
Riverside Probate Lawyer Discusses Probate Process Part 2
In our post Riverside Probate Lawyer Discusses Probate Process Part 1, we discussed what a probate is, what an executor, administrator, and personal representative is, the various probate procedures for small estates (less than $150,000) and the spousal property petition. Now we will dig into the process relating to a formal probate proceeding. Preparing and Filing the Petition Before you file your petition for probate, you will want to make sure you have gathered all your information. You … [Read more...] about Riverside Probate Lawyer Discusses Probate Process Part 2
Riverside Estate Planning Lawyer Addresses American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
Riverside estate planning lawyer Dennis M. Sandoval will be speaking to over 150 lawyers from across the nation at the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorney's 25th Anniversary Spring Conference in Las Vegas from April 25 - 30, 2018. The American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys is a nationwide membership organization of lawyers who focus their practices on estate planning, elder law, trust administration, probate and conservatorships. Dennis will be speaking to the estate planning … [Read more...] about Riverside Estate Planning Lawyer Addresses American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
Riverside Probate Lawyer Discusses Probate Process Part 1
Probate is the Legal Process to Transfer Title of a Decedent's Assets Probate is the legal process of transferring assets owned in a deceased persons name to his or her legal heirs. Before the assets can be transferred, (1) any creditors of the decedent must be given notice of death; (2) an inventory of the decedent's assets must be taken; (3) it must be determined if a valid Last Will and Testament exists; (4) creditor claims must be accepted, partially accepted or denied; (5) assets may be … [Read more...] about Riverside Probate Lawyer Discusses Probate Process Part 1
Former First Lady’s End of Life Decision Brings Attention to Comfort Care
Incapacity Planning An article in USA Today focuses on a news release by the Kaiser Foundation about former First Lady Barbara Bush's decision to seek comfort care prior to her death on April 17, 2018. The article applauds Mrs. Bush's courage in bringing attention to the matter of the level of care sought by those who are terminally ill. Barbara Bush, age 92, had been battling congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease for years prior her death. Ellen Goodman, … [Read more...] about Former First Lady’s End of Life Decision Brings Attention to Comfort Care
Riverside Estate Planning Attorneys Educate Clients
Far too many people do not seek out legal counsel from estate planning attorneys because they harbor misconceptions. First of all, a lot of individuals feel as though estate planning is only important for senior citizens. They assume that they will have plenty of time to address the matter when they are old and gray. The second notion that some people entertain is the idea that anyone can create a last will in a matter of minutes using downloads and worksheets that are available online. … [Read more...] about Riverside Estate Planning Attorneys Educate Clients
Baby Boomers Will Keep Elder Law Attorneys Busy
During the period that immediately followed World War II, huge numbers of babies were born. This phenomenon has been dubbed the “baby boom,” and people that were born between 1946 to 1964 are often called baby boomers. If you do the math, you can see that these individuals are now either senior citizens, or they are approaching their mid-60s. This has created an unprecedented aging of the population. Under currently existing laws, if you pay into the program sufficiently while you are … [Read more...] about Baby Boomers Will Keep Elder Law Attorneys Busy
