A Wealth of Articles on California Probate, Estate Planning, and Trust Administration and Litigation

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• Trust Litigation & Probate Litigation
• Probate and Trust Administration
• Testimonials

Trust Litigation & Probate Litigation:

• Not All California Wills & Trusts Meet Everyone’s Approval   
  In California, Will contests and Trust litigation will soon make the decedent’s succession a very long and costly process, says probate lawyer Scott Grossman.
• What Is “Undue Influence” in California and How Can It Be Used?   
  When can you invoke “undue influence” to contest a will or trust in California? Probate lawyer Scott Grossman explains how it differs from ”lack of capacity”.
• You Can’t Choose the Timing of Your Death, but You Choose What Happens Next   
  Riverside-based probate attorney Scott Grossman explains why people who do not prepare a will in California could make life difficult for their survivors.
• How to win your San Diego trust litigation case when the trustee will not give you a copy of the trust   
  San Diego probate lawyer explains what to do when the trustee will not give you a copy of the trust. You can get a copy of the trust no matter what they say.
• Riverside County issues new rules for filing probate and trust litigation cases   
  Riverside County has issued new local rules for filing probate, will contest, and trust litigation cases.
• How to get your trustee to distribute your inheritance to you   
  When a trustee won't distribute your inheritance to you then it may mean filing a petition with the probate court to compel a distribution.
• Trustee-beneficiary relationship may extend statute of limitations   
  Trustee-beneficiary relationship may extend statute of limitations
• Estate tax repeal may require surviving spouses to sue their own trusts to get their rightful share   
  Estate tax repeal may require surviving spouses to sue their own trusts to get their rightful share of their own property
• Trust litigation can't be won because your parent did something dumb   
  Trust litigation can't be won because your parent did something dumb
• Trustee's failure to provide a copy of the trust will cost the trustee   
  A trustee's failure to provide a copy of the trust will cost the trustee
• Contingency fee agreements in California probate litigation and trust litigation cases   
  Contingency fee agreements in California probate litigation and trust litigation cases
• Trust no-contest clause not triggered by challenge to handwritten note   
  A trust's no-contest clause is not triggered by a challenge to handwritten notes on the face of the trust
• Starting a California trust contest   
  Starting a California trust contest
• Removing parent's trust attorney as trustee   
  Removing the trust attorney who drafted the trust from acting as trustee
• California will contestants should not talk to other parties in their case   
  A person who is involved in a California will contest should not talk to other parties in their case
• California will contest or trust contest based on mental incapacity   
  California will contests & trust contests can be based on many reasons. This article explains the legal requirements & how to contest a will in California.
• California will contest or trust contest based on undue influence   
  California will contests and trust contests can be based on undue influence. Undue influence is different from mental incompetence.

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Probate and Trust Administration:

• San Diego Probate Lawyer And Executor Fees For California Probate   
  How much is a California executor and a probate attorney typically paid out of a probate estate? San Diego probate lawyers at The Grossman Law Firm explain.
• No Short Cuts for Riverside Trustees, Says San Diego Probate Lawyer   
  The San Diego trust lawyers at The Grossman Law Firm discuss how to best serve your beneficiaries while protecting yourself from liability.
• Circumstances Where California Probate Is Not Necessary   
  When can you avoid probate, and how is the inheritance process completed without it? The San Diego probate attorneys at The Grossman Law Firm explain.
• Is California Probate Ever Necessary When There is Already a Trust?   
  Could an estate need to go through probate even when there is already a will or trust? Read more from the San Diego probate lawyers at The Grossman Law Firm.
• Finding the Right California Probate or Trust Administration Attorney   
  The Grossman Law Firm offers things to know and pitfalls to avoid in selecting a qualified attorney for your San Diego trust administration or probate case.
• San Diego Probate: How it’s Supposed to Work and What Can Go Wrong   
  The California trust attorneys at The Grossman Law Firm describe the probate process and what can happen to stall it out or cause problems.
• What Are The Duties of a California Trustee?   
  The duties of a trustee are many, and the expectations of beneficiaries are high. Order our free book on California probate and trust administration.
• Creditors May Want to Get Involved in the Distribution of a California Estate   
  San Diego attorney Scott Grossman describes how creditors should be notified under California probate law to file their claim against the decedent’s estate.
• Be Careful What Property You Distribute to Minors in California   
  Minors are frequently involved in the distribution of a decedent’s estate. San Diego probate lawyer Scott Grossman describes what the California law authorizes.
• The California Probate “Inventory and Appraisal Form”   
  San Diego attorney Scott Grossman describes how to fill out the Inventory and Appraisal Form, a central piece of the decedent’s estate probate process.
• Why Do Californians Hold so Many Assets in Joint Tenancy?   
  Many people in California place property in joint tenancy with one or two trusted persons. Find out why with San Diego probate attorney Scott Grossman.
• How Do You Prepare a Schedule of Assets in California? (Part 2 of 2)   
  California probate attorney gives more details on how to prepare a Schedule of Assets. Order attorney Grossman’s free book on probate and trust administration.
• How Do You Prepare a Schedule of Assets in California? (Part 1 of 2)   
  A schedule of assets is a detailed inventory of the decedent’s assets. San Diego probate administration attorney Scott Grossman shows how to prepare one.
• Having Left This World, You Still Need to Pay Your Taxes in California   
  Probate administration attorney Scott Grossman in San Diego describes how to file a final income tax return and order our free book on California probate law.
• In California Probate, Pour-Over Wills Might Be the Answer   
  What happens if a California living trust has been set up, but some of the assets are still in the decedent’s name? Attorney Grossman explains Pour-Over Wills.
• California Probate: How Are Securities Transferred to Heirs or Beneficiaries?   
  Securities are found in many estates left by decedents. How to transfer title to the rightful new owners is explained by California probate lawyer Grossman.
• Have You Ever Heard of Totten Trust Accounts in California?   
  Among the several tools that people use to avoid California probate, Totten trust accounts may not ring a bell. Attorney Scott Grossman describes how they work.
• You Can Decide to Change Ownership from Separate to Community in California   
  California lawyer Scott Grossman describes how spouses or domestic partners can change the character of property ownership. Call him to discuss your situation.
• What Constitutes a Valid Will in California?   
  How a will is written and signed determines if California law considers it valid. San Diego probate lawyer Scott Grossman outlines the legal requirements.
• Attorney Scott Grossman Is Your Guide to California Probate   
  Attorney Scott Grossman gives a short overview of what California probate entails. Search our website for more information and contact us for a free discussion.
• The Many Ways of Owning Property in California   
  San Diego probate attorney Scott Grossman points out the importance of how the decedent’s property is owned: separately, in community, or in many other ways.
• Do You Have to Notify the Government of the Death of a Parent?   
  California probate lawyer Scott Grossman explains how you should inform the various government agencies of the decedent’s death. Call us for a free discussion.
• Transfer of Real Estate in California after Death   
  In this article, California probate lawyer Scott Grossman explains how title to real property is transferred to heirs or beneficiaries, in or out of probate.
• There Is a Simple Way to Administer Probated Estate Property   
  San Diego probate attorney Scott Grossman describes how you can save a lot of time and paperwork under the California Independent Administration of Estates Act.
• What Is a Spousal Property Petition, and When Should You Use It?   
  If a California decedent intended to transfer his or her estate to a surviving spouse, a Spousal Property Petition may be the way to go, Scott Grossman says.
• If There Is No Will, How Is the Estate Representative Chosen?   
  California attorney Scott Grossman explains here how the estate’s administrator is appointed when the decedent left no will under California probate law.
• Who Will Act as the Executor in California Probate?   
  In this article, San Diego probate attorney Scott Grossman explains how the executor is appointed by the court, and what happens if (s)he can’t or won’t serve.
• How Much Does Probate Cost in California?   
  The first question heirs and beneficiaries ask is: How much will probate cost? Read here and contact San Diego attorney Scott Grossman for a detailed answer.
• Overview of the California Probate Process   
  In a nutshell, San Diego attorney Scott Grossman explains what the objectives of a California probate process are, how it starts, and who does what.
• Collecting Assets in California Probate   
  The first major step in the California probate process is to collect the decedent’s assets and have them evaluated. San Diego attorney Scott Grossman explains.
• Do You Really Need To Hire a Probate Lawyer in California?   
  The attorneys of Grossman Law Firm explain why you might need a probate lawyer in California and how you should go about selecting a good one.
• Think About It: Do You Want Your Loved Ones To Struggle After Your Death?   
  California probate law attorney Scott Grossman has some advice: plan the probate of your estate right now and your survivors will be immensely grateful to you.
• Trust administration creditors claim procedure   
  Trust administration creditors claim procedure
• How to choose a San Diego, California probate attorney   
  How to choose a San Diego, California probate attorney
• Your probate attorney should not be your conservatorship attorney   
  Your probate attorney should not be your conservatorship attorney
• California probate lawyers: how to choose yours - Part 1   
  California probate lawyers: how to choose yours - Part 1
• California probate lawyers: how to choose yours- Part 2   
  California probate lawyers: how to choose yours - Part 2
• Foreclosure and Probate in California   
  Foreclosure and Probate in California
• California probate and trust law gives equal treatment to registered domestic partners   
  California probate and trust law treats registered domestic partners the same as married couples
• Filing a trust with the probate court may be necessary as part of a probate proceeding   
  Filing a trust with a California probate court may be necessary in certain probate proceedings
• When both probate and trust administration are necessary in California   
  Probate and trust administration may both be necessary in California under certain circumstances.
• Paying your California probate lawyer   
  How California probate lawyers or California probate attorneys get paid
• What is probate?   
  California probate description
• What is trust administration   
  California trust administration description

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Testimonials:

• I learned firsthand how important it is to have the right probate lawyer [PDF]   
  I learned firsthand how important it is to have the right probate lawyer. Client testimonial for San Diego Probate & Trust Litigation attorney Scott Grossman.
• When she actually sued me in the Hemet probate court... [PDF]   
  When she actually sued me in the Hemet probate court...
• Some people think any attorney who says he does probate can handle their case. That's wrong. [PDF]   
  Having an attorney like you who focuses on probate and probate litigation is very, very important. I know because I had the wrong attorney and he screwed up my case. You were the right attorney and that made all the difference to make my case turn out right.
• As a lawyer myself, I am very thorough and detailed minded... [PDF]   
• You always returned my calls and/or e-mails promptly and I appreciate that. [PDF]   
• Thank you for helping us through... [PDF]   
• In my twenty years of experience in the industry.... [PDF]   
• I would recommend Mr. Grossman and his firm... [PDF]   
• I highly recommend The Grossman Law Firm ... [PDF]   
• ..I would highly recommend him to my friends and family. [PDF]   
• You were a great help to me and the trust [PDF]   

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