by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Nov 24, 2017 | Landlord-tenant Issues
Landlords in California can make life easier for themselves by understanding the types of liability that they may face. Obtaining property or general liability insurance can provide financial protection if there are issues with the property being rented. Landlords may...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Nov 14, 2017 | Estate Administration
When a California resident passes away, friends and loved ones may not be thinking about deceased’s social media accounts. However, these can be a permanent reminder that the deceased once impacted the lives of so many people. In some cases, that person’s...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Nov 10, 2017 | Inheritance Disputes
The Playboy Mansion of Hugh Hefner was a magnet for celebrities in California for decades. The Los Angeles location served as the scene of the magazine publisher’s final wedding to Crystal Harris in 2012. In 2013, a source revealed that she had signed a...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Nov 8, 2017 | Inheritance Disputes
When Prince died unexpectedly from an accidental drug overdose, he had no will. His estate included valuable music recordings, including unreleased works known as the vault. The movement of these vault materials to a storage facility in California lies at the heart of...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Nov 6, 2017 | Landlord-tenant Issues
Some landlords in California will have tenants who fail to pay their rent or vacate their properties when their leases are up. When these situations happen, landlords may file unlawful detainer petitions in order to secure the tenants’ evictions. In order to...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Nov 4, 2017 | Blog
An appointment as a trustee is more than just a compliment, it is a big responsibility. Responsibilities inherent to this position include the management of the assets held within the trust and distribution of the assets as detailed by the trust documents. Navigating...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Nov 2, 2017 | Landlord-tenant Issues
In certain circumstances, a California resident may be forcibly removed from a premises that he or she is renting. This may occur if that person has failed to pay rent on time, is engaging in criminal activity or is otherwise breaking the lease. Having people or pets...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Oct 31, 2017 | Landlord-tenant Issues
California residents sometimes consider investing in residential real estate. While becoming a landlord is an established way of generating income, it is not without its risks. Landlord-tenant disputes can be expensive and time-consuming, but they can often be avoided...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Oct 10, 2017 | Probate Litigation
Whether a person has a will or not, it may be necessary for the estate to go through the probate process. If a California resident has a valid will, that person is considered to have died testate. If there is no will, a person will have been declared to die intestate....
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Oct 10, 2017 | Inheritance Disputes
When people in California die without a will, their children have a legal basis for declaring themselves as heirs to estates. Gaining access to those assets, however, might entail the conscious efforts of people to support a minor who must assert a claim by...
