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| Last Modified on Oct 06, 2026
What Happens If Probate Is Contested?
The death of a loved one is easily one of the most emotionally trying experiences an individual can go through. This is true even when the probate process runs smoothly, without contention from family members.…
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| Last Modified on Apr 23, 2026
What Do Estate Litigators Do?
The legal world can be confusing, and navigating it can feel especially difficult when you are experiencing the loss of a loved one. Sometimes, the powerful force of grief can bring out the worst in…
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| Last Modified on Apr 23, 2026
What is the Difference Between a Probate Lawyer and an Estate Lawyer
Facing legal issues can be intimidating. At times, it can even feel impossible. This is especially true for families experiencing the death of a loved one. When a loved one passes, one of the first…
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| Last Modified on Apr 23, 2026
What Is the Purpose of Probate?
When you lose a loved one who did not create a comprehensive estate plan, you must probate the will to legally validate it before any of the terms set forth in the will can be…
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| Last Modified on Oct 06, 2026
What Happens If You Don’t Apply for Probate in California?
Losing a loved one is one of the most painful experiences you will go through in your life, and this difficult time becomes even more challenging if they died without establishing a comprehensive estate plan…
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| Last Modified on Apr 23, 2026
What Exactly Is Probate?
When a person dies, the assets, property, and debts they leave behind become the responsibility of their surviving loved ones. However, adequate preparation on your part can help alleviate these responsibilities. At Quinn & Dworakowski,…
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| Last Modified on Jul 23, 2026
Childbirth After a Parent’s Death and Intestate Succession
Scientific developments have made possible the use of assisted reproductive technologies to create alternative families. One problem is determining parenthood in cases of after death conception (post-mortem conception.) If you die without a will in…
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| Last Modified on Mar 09, 2026
Impact of Marriage or Domestic Partnership on Existing Wills
What happens if a person makes a will and thereafter marries, or registers as a domestic partner, and the new spouse, or new domestic partner, is not provided for in the will or otherwise provided…
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| Last Modified on Apr 23, 2026
When Is a Real Property Deed Effective in California?
California’s “statute of frauds” requires that a deed that transfers title in real property must be in writing. The parties to a grant deed are the grantor, the owner, and the receiver of title, the grantee. With…
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| Last Modified on Oct 06, 2026
What Is Ancillary Probate in California?
An “ancillary probate” is a proceeding when a person dies with property in more than one state or dies in one state with property in another. If a person dies owning assets in his or…
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