The Most Common Penalty for Financial Elder Abuse

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Financial elder abuse is a highly emotional situation, made that much more complicated by the fact that all-too-frequently the abuser is a family member. Due to that familial relationship, it’s only natural that victims are concerned about what will happen to the abuser if an elder financial abuse attorney is hired.  What is the […]

Probate Notes: When to Hire a Probate Lawyer

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Executive Summary Introduction To open the probate process, an executor must file a petition with the probate court to apply to be recognized as the executor and receive a validation of the will. However, in some cases, the court may need more information than is provided in the original petition.  In these instances, the court […]

How Los Angeles Probate Court Works

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There are five basic instances that you may have to go to Los Angeles Superior Probate Court: 1. To file a petition for probate, 2. To attend your probate hearing, 3. To clear probate notes for your petition to be approved, 4. To update the probate court judge on the status of your administration, and […]