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California Gold Digging – the California Probate Code Leaves the ‘49er Spirit Intact

Gold digging may be found in the classic case of the 75 year old man marrying the girl of his dreams – who happens to be 18 years old. But probate litigators know that it can come in much more sinister forms – such as the caregiver who marries late to avoid a loophole [...]

In Re: The Estate of Michael Jackson - The Final Numbers Are In.

Who was not provided for? The settlement agreement provides nothing for Michael’s famous siblings or ex-wives Debbie Rowe and Lisa Marie Presley. However, his mother Katherine Jackson, who is legal guardian to the kids (see “How Do I Become a Guardian?”) will receive 40% of the estate, with another 20% going to charity. [...]

Are California Will Kits - “Do It Yourself Wills” - Legal?

As a probate litigator I can tell you first hand that do-it-yourself wills are a probate attorney’s dream.  Time and again I have seen the damage that self-written wills have done to honest and hardworking people that bought some stationary and tried to do it themselves.  Instead of giving their money to their beneficiaries- the [...]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ THIS FIRST: My Loved One Has Passed Away, What Happens Now?

For those of us who have lost a close family member or friend, the loss is like losing a part of your soul that can never be regained. Experts generally describe three phases of grieving. The first phase involves shock and numbness as the first response, with acute episodes of crying interspersed with periods of calm. This phase generally lasts for the first few weeks.

Welcome to the New California Probate Center Website

This site is an expansion to the popular San Diego Estate Center webpage.  Over the coming months and years, keep revisiting this site as the content will change and expand over time.