HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET THROUGH PROBATE? The duration of the probate process varies with the size and complexity of the estate, as well as the difficulty in locating all the beneficiaries. If there is a Will and it is contested, or anyone objects to any actions you take as…
CASE STUDY, Lee & Ann The Challenge Lee lives over 1,465 miles away in Whitehouse, TX and since he had been to the National City property once in the last few months, he did not wish to travel to San Diego again. He needed an experienced San Diego probate realtor who could handle all the details…
Qualities to Expect in a Great Real Estate Team to Avoid Mayhem Through a Probate or Trust Property Sale We all know that one of the most valuable assets is a skilled, knowledgeable, experienced team. This is especially true in a probate or trust property sale. The right real estate probate team…
*by Janet Brewer Many times when a person is creating a will or a trust, s/he will nominate a child or other family member to act as executor or trustee. In theory, there is nothing wrong with doing this. However, in my many years of practice, I have seen problems arise after the death of…
San Diego Probate – What Are Typical California Probate Attorney Fees? *by Janet Brewer Typical fees Some fees in probate cases are paid to us, some are paid to the court, and some are paid to outsiders. Here is a breakdown: Fees paid to the Court There is a $395 fee payable to the Court…
Final post of three part series on Real Estate Questions to Ask . If you missed the first two posts, catch up here: Real Estate Questions to Ask Part 1 Real Estate Questions Part 2 Here are additional questions to ask a Real Estate Agent before deciding which real estate professional will be…
This is the second of a three part series of questions to ask a real estate agent before you decide on the real estate professional that will be working with and for you for the next few months. These are great questions to ask regardless of the type of property sale – probate, short sale,…
Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent Many people interview potential real estate agents before deciding on whom to hire. Just as you are sizing up the potential for a good fit, rest assured that a successful real estate agent will likely be interviewing you, too. Be wary of agents who don’t ask you questions…
3 Key Points in the California Probate Process Posted on May 29, 2012 by John Palley Probate takes a minimum of 7 months in California. That is, for a full probate or standard probate it takes seven months. It might take longer but it really can’t take less. Here are three key points:…
A San Diego Real Estate Trust Sale Case Study The Challenge Attorney John Grier introduced Sam to Kim Ward in February 2012. Sam lives in Huntington Beach and was acting as the Trustee and responsible for the property at 1534 Monitor Road in San Diego. The house had been rented to great tenants and Sam…