There are several ways to own real property jointly. Whether the property needs to go through probate after the death of an owner depends on the type of joint ownership. The two most common forms of joint ownership in California include: ● tenancy in common ● joint tenancy with right of survivorship This blog will only discuss joint tenancy with right of survivorship as it is a very common form of title used by families in California. What is it? Joint tenancy with

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A Transfer on Death Deed may help you avoid probate for real estate. But there are specific requirements so it works as intended.

It’s time to talk about something that happens all too often and can be avoided altogether with more knowledge and legal planning. We’ve had to help so many widows and widowers probate their family homes because they incorrectly believed they would inherit their home automatically even without an estate plan. The truth is that inheriting real property will involve some level of paperwork. How expensive, lengthy, or complicated a process depends on many things. Today, I will d

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The sooner you start planning, the better. As a new mother, you naturally want to ensure your new baby’s future in every way. For many new mothers, infancy is a time for celebrating new life, and making a will is the last thing on their minds. For others, the process of bringing new life into the world sparks intense feelings of wanting control and needing organization. Regardless of where you fall on that spectrum, you might be struggling to figure out what steps you need to