by Kathryn A. Flanigan | May 29, 2018 | Probate Litigation
It is common, and in some cases admirable, for families to come together after the death of a loved one. Whether the passing comes after a prolonged illness or an instant tragedy, families need each other to honor the memory of their loved one and to begin the healing...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | May 23, 2018 | Probate Litigation
When an individual passes away in California or any other state, his or her estate may be subject to probate. This can happen if a person dies with or without a valid will. If a person does have a valid will, assets will be distributed according to its instructions....
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Apr 25, 2018 | Blog
Landlords with vacant property should take note of the shortage of available housing and the rising number of homeless people in California as it correlates to an increase in squatters.A squatter is someone who unlawfully occupies uninhabited property. Historically,...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Apr 24, 2018 | Estate Administration
After California residents die, spouses or others who are left behind may wonder if they are responsible for the decedent’s credit card debt. In most cases, they are not. However, it is possible that debt collectors or others may try to convince a surviving...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Apr 10, 2018 | Probate Litigation
After a person in California dies, their estate enters probate, the process by which their property is transferred after death. Probate collects property, ensures debts are paid from the estate and then sees that the property is distributed according to the wishes of...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Apr 2, 2018 | Blog
The truth about estate theft is that it happens much more often than you think. A full spectrum of people steal from deceased peoples estates. Among them are trusted members of the community; former caregivers, relatives, estate administrators and funeral home...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 30, 2018 | Probate Litigation
Dealing with probate issues after the death of a loved one can be a difficult time for many families and individuals. However, this may be exacerbated when the situation is complicated by disputes over inheritances and other estate matters. A number of reasons can...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 26, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
The death of infamous California cult leader Charles Manson led to a lengthy dispute over his body, as three separate people contended for the right to his remains in court. However, in March 2018, a court ruled in favor of a man who claims to be Manson’s...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 19, 2018 | Probate Litigation
After a person passes away in California, his or her estate will enter into the probate process, where claims against the estate are handled. Probate claims can arise for any number of reasons from inheritance disputes to late wills that may have been executed due to...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 13, 2018 | Probate Litigation
A California courtroom is the site of a battle over the estate of the late Charles Manson. Manson, who died in 2017 after spending almost five decades in prison, was notorious for his involvement in the murder of nine people.Three people are competing for probate of...
