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  • Monetary Damages Do Not Necessarily Achieve An Emotional Win
    Monetary Damages Do Not Necessarily Achieve An Emotional Win

    In California, over the years, I have handled many cases involving disputes between family members over the estates of a deceased relative. Brothers against sisters, sisters against brothers, uncles ...

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  • Did You Know That You Can Include Your Pets in Your Estate Plan in California?
    Did You Know That You Can Include Your Pets in Your Estate Plan in California?

    It’s true. Sometimes referred to as “companion animals”, California Probate Code §15212 specifically provides for the creation of a trust to care for your beloved dog, cat or other companion animal ...

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  • Why a Trust and Not a Will in California?
    Why a Trust and Not a Will in California?

    A frequent question that comes up when doing estate planning in my Newport Beach, California office is why should one pay for a trust, when a will is so much cheaper. My response is are you thinking ...

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  • My Loved One Died; How Do I Know if a Probate is Necessary in California?
    My Loved One Died; How Do I Know if a Probate is Necessary in California?

    Virtually every decision regarding probate is based on title to or value of assets owned by the decedent. Title is important because ownership can transfer as a matter of law (e.g. joint tenancy with ...

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  • If a Parcel of Land Owned by a Decedent Was Not Titled to the Trust in California, is All Lost?
    If a Parcel of Land Owned by a Decedent Was Not Titled to the Trust in California, is All Lost?

    In other words, must there be a full-on probate in California because the real property asset (assuming a value in excess of $20,000.00, no joint tenancy or transfer on death provision in the deed) ...

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  • Litigation is Like Lawyer Shows on Television (NOT)
    Litigation is Like Lawyer Shows on Television (NOT)

    By California Trust Litigation Attorney – Ted Hankin Over the years I have watched many attorney-themed television programs. I understand, given the time allotted, one must take the case and try it to ...

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