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David Dworakowski is an attorney at Quinn & Dworakowski, LLP, California, with 39 years of legal experience. He works with clients on estate planning and probate matters, including wills, trusts, and estate administration. Admitted to the California Bar in 1988, he brings decades of courtroom and advisory experience. Mr. Dworakowski earned his J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law and completed additional training at the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College.

LATEST ARTICLES BY : David Dworakowski

What Are the Most Important Steps I Need to Take After the Death of a Loved One?

As probate attorneys, we’re often asked, “What are the most important steps I need to take after the death of a loved one?” While there are undoubtedly a ton of things to do in the…

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Probate Estate Taxpayer Employer Identification Number (EIN)

When a person passes away and an estate is opened to handle the distribution of the person's assets and other legal matters, the first thing those handling the estate should do is obtain an Employer…

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Do I Have to Serve as Executor?

After a relative or friend dies, you may be surprised to learn that you were chosen to be the executor of their estate. You might feel pleased to have a chance to do a final…

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Non U.S. Citizen Owned Property in California at the Time of Death

This article does not cover the distribution of real property held in a trust or in joint tenancy. Nor does if cover the taxation of estate distributions. In general, nonresident alien decedents are subject to…

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Death, Co-habiting Same-sex Couples, Estate Planning and Probate

As with heterosexual relationships, breakup or death are the two possible endings for co-habiting same-sex couples. In the event of death, the rights of the survivor is a significant issue, especially with unmarried co-habiting same-sex…

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Notice to Creditors With Claims Against California Probate Estates

Generally, an individual’s death does not extinguish creditors’ claims, but creditors must act quickly to assert their claims against a probate estate to avoid losing their rights forever. Every state has its own laws on…

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