by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jan 17, 2018 | Probate Litigation
Challenging a will can be a daunting task, but California residents that believe they have a valid claim may be able to successfully contest a will. Nationwide, 99 percent of all wills pass through probate without problems arising. Probate courts generally stick...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jan 16, 2018 | Estate Administration
Californians who are fans of Prince might be interested in learning about the latest twist in the administration of his estate. Recently, the new special administrator who was appointed by the court to oversee the estate submitted findings that Prince’s estate...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jan 14, 2018 | Blog
When contesting a will, you must have valid grounds. Challenging a will can be problematic because the testator, the author of the will, cannot defend or rationalize their wishes. The court system tends to stick to the testators wishes as outlined in the will unless...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jan 12, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
When a loved one passes away in California, sometimes the will may carry with it some bitter surprises. This is the case for relatives of one retired factory worker, a lifelong loner who lived by himself and died of advanced dementia at the age of 92. After a funeral...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Dec 29, 2017 | Probate Litigation
In California and around the country, inheritance disputes sometimes arise after people die. Family members may file lawsuits to prevent people from inheriting from estates if they believe that the people caused the deaths. In a case that was filed in New Hampshire, a...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Dec 18, 2017 | Probate Litigation
After a person dies in California, it may be necessary for the will to go through probate. If that is the case, the custodian of the will has 30 days from a person’s passing to present an original copy to the probate court clerk’s office. The executor of...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Dec 15, 2017 | Inheritances
As much as we’d like to think that our heirs and survivors will come together in grief after we’re gone, that isn’t always the case. Family in-fighting, resentment, anger, greed, and old “scores to settle” often rear their ugly heads in...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Dec 12, 2017 | Inheritance Disputes
Family fighting during the estate process is nothing new in California and other parts of the country. One such family squabble is ongoing in Baltimore, Maryland, over the estate of a successful businessman. As is often the case, the dispute involves the...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Dec 4, 2017 | Inheritance Disputes
News sources report that an inheritance dispute has arisen over control of the estate of cult leader Charles Manson, who died in a California prison on Nov. 19. Manson was initially sentenced to death after his followers killed several people in 1969. In 1972, he...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Nov 30, 2017 | Landlord-tenant Issues
As a general rule, a California landlord has the right to enter a rental property. However, there may be criteria that must be met before the landlord actually enters a given home or apartment. For instance, the reason for entry must be related to maintaining the unit...
