Jun 22, 2022 | Estate Planning, Real Estate, Real Estate Law
By Jared R. Clemence Read the article here. Read below to learn more about Probate and what a person should do with the house before listing it for sale. What is Probate? Probate is the method that a person uses to distribute or sell property owned by a deceased...
Jun 7, 2022 | Estate Planning, News
By Jared R. Clemence Read and download the article HERE. Increase the chance that the Court will select your nominated Conservator by updating your estate plan regularly. In May 2022, the client came to me with what appeared to be a solid case. (We shall call the...
Dec 21, 2021 | Estate Planning
Read article here. By Jared R. Clemence Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship. But what happens when both joint tenants die at the same time? Also, generally, California law dictates that a person who dies within 120 hours of another is presumed to...
Dec 13, 2021 | Estate Planning, trial
By Jared R. Clemence Read article here. Learn how to start your case on the right foot. When you start your trial correctly, you will avoid financial and emotional stress during your trial. Changing Facts Signal Disaster November 2021, my client sits across the table...
Oct 21, 2021 | Estate Planning
By Jared R. Clemence Read the article here. An Unexpected Phone Call A man called me today. He goes into surgery tomorrow: “I’ve drafted a power of attorney, I just need someone to review it and tell me that it looks good.” After a short conversation, I realize that...
Jan 18, 2018 | Estate Planning
By Michael P. Dowling Read the article here. With the President’s signing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on December 22, 2017, there are significant changes to the federal estate and gift tax laws you should be aware of as the New Year begins. Of particular relevance to...