Notarization is No Substitute for Witnesses to a California Will
A will does not need to be notarized in California in order to be valid. If it is notarized, the notarization is not a valid substitute for a witness.
Probate | Probate Litigation |
Foster Child May Have Rights to the Estates of Foster Parents
A foster child may have rights to the estate of a foster parent, but certain circumstances must be met to successfully win a San Diego estate litigation matter.
Probate | Probate Litigation | Trust Litigation |
Why Mental Illness Diagnosis Is Not Enough to Prove Mental Impairment
A diagnosis of a mental illness alone is not enough to prove a testator lacked mental capacity to draft a San Diego will. Learn other considerations to review.
Probate | Probate Litigation | Trust Litigation |
Options for What to Do When a Trustee Stops Paying Taxes
If a trustee fails to pay taxes, what options does a beneficiary have? There are several, including removing trustees and holding them personally liable.
Modification and Trust Reformation: Four Differences Between the Two
If there is a problem with a trust that you are an interested party to, you have several options. Trust reformations or modifications are two possibilities.