An Affidavit of Heirs or Affidavit of Heirship is a sworn statement, given under oath, that identifies the relatives who may be the heirs of a person who passes away. The Affidavit of Heirs should list the names, ages, and addresses of the decedent’s relatives, and it should indicate the date of death of any …
An Affidavit of Heirship is a legal document used in some states to establish the legal heirs of a person who dies without a will. The laws surrounding heirship, intestacy, and probate can be complicated and confusing to navigate, especially while mourning the loss of a loved one. Consulting an estate attorney is key to …
As a pretermitted spouse or child, you may have legal rights to an estate inheritance. Here’s a simple guide to help you understand the definition of pretermitted, rights, statutes, and the litigation process. What is the definition of a pretermitted heir? Pretermitted heir simply refers to a person who may have become an heir …
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Maintaining its successful pattern of hiring experienced probate litigation talent, national probate and inheritance dispute law firm RMO LLP announced today that seasoned probate litigator Savannah Brutto has joined the firm to launch its Westlake Village, California office, and senior probate paralegal Tina Chavez has joined the firm in its Orange County, California office. “We could not be happier to be …
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Savannah Brutto SENIOR ATTORNEY (424) 320-9444 bruttos@rmolawyers.com Los Angeles | Westlake Village Savannah Brutto is an attorney in the Westlake Village and Los Angeles offices of RMO. With extensive experience in trusts and estate litigation, Savannah brings an empathetic and results-oriented approach in representing heirs, beneficiaries, fiduciaries, creditors and other interested parties in litigated probate, contested conservatorship, …
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Jointly inheriting real estate can be tricky, particularly when the beneficiaries don’t agree on what to do with the property. This situation often occurs when multiple siblings inherit their parent’s home as co-owners. When siblings disagree over whether to keep the property or sell it, increased family tensions can make an already emotional time even …
Estate planning requires making tough decisions based on an unknown future. You need to prepare your finances and property for the inevitability of passing away. Often, you should also contemplate what to do if your mental acuity declines through either age or accident. Being incapacitated indicates that someone is not able to care for themselves. …
In Florida, most estates will go through some sort of probate process. However, not every estate will need to go through probate. For instance, if a person passes away without a will and all of their assets have beneficiaries or joint owners with rights of survivorship, probate is likely not required. But since most people …
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The last will and testament is often the most vital estate planning document. When you pass, your will guides the disposition of your property, assets, and wealth. You can appoint a trusted executor to oversee your estate’s closing. Through this person, hopefully, your last wishes are accomplished. However, a will induced or executed by fraud …
Undue influence or pressure is a legal cause of action that can be used to invalidate a will or trust in Florida. You can also challenge beneficiary designations for payable-on-death bank and securities accounts in Florida. If you can win an undue pressure lawsuit, a probate court may be forced to invalidate an entire inheritance …
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If a person passes away without a will, their assets are distributed by probate court according to Florida’s intestate succession laws. However, having a will does not mean you avoid probate court. Florida probate court governs the disposition of all descendants’ (the person who passed away) estates. Many assets will pass directly to designated beneficiaries …
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