The death of rock legend Tom Petty two years ago has left several unresolved issues between Petty's widow and his two daughters from a prior relationship. The fighting between the daughters and their stepmother has spilled over in to litigation that is now pending before a California court.
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Foreclosures continue to drop across the country
Since reaching a high point during last decade's Great Recession, the number of foreclosures across the country continues to decline. The rate of decline, however, does seem to be slowing down a bit.
Guiding executors through estate administration
Even when everyone is getting along, being the executor of a California estate can be a challenging and time-consuming task.
Overview of the elective share in California
Like other states, California law gives special rights to a person's spouse when that person dies.
When might a subcontractor consider filing a mechanic’s lien?
If you are a subcontractor who has not been paid for work you provided, a mechanic’s lien can help you recover that money by placing a lien on the property where you provided the work.
What is the role of the California Department of Real Estate?
Many professions in California are regulated by the state. This is usually because people put a lot of trust in such professionals and can lose a lot of property if it turns out that the trust is misplaced.
How does life insurance get handled in an estate?
Like retirement plans and many other financial accounts, proceeds from life insurance policies typically do not pass through a person's estate.
What is a living will?
Although the name of the document is somewhat misleading, a living will is not really anything like a last will and testament.
Other alternatives to foreclosure
Previous posts on this blog have discussed how a short sale can help a family in San Jose or one of the other suburbs in the Bay Area avoid losing their home, or other property, to the process commonly referred to as foreclosure.
What are my responsibilities as an executor of a will?
If a loved one has asked you to become the executor, sometimes called a personal representative, of his or her will, you should be prepared for the responsibilities you will have if you accept the position.