The connection between a conservatorship and a divorce

Many times when a person starts to lose capacity and needs a conservatorship, there is such a drastic change in behavior that may cause a well-spouse to think about the possibility of a divorce. This is common, even in long marriages. California…

Probate Mediations Can Protect Your Interest in Estates in Los Angeles County

​Los Angeles County California PROBATE MEDIATION IS VERY EFFECTIVE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY TO PROTECT BENEFICIARY INTERESTS IN ESTATES Benefits of Mediation: 1.   Mediation is a method of resolving probate cases outside of court, without a trial.   Unlike complex trials, mediation is simple and easy to do.  2.  …

Is an Interspousal Transfer Grant Deed Enough to Transmute Property to Separate Property or Community Property in California?

Filed 9/21/18 CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOURTH APPELLATE DISTRICT DIVISION THREE In re Marriage of WISHTASB KUSHESH and FARIMA KUSHESH-KAVIANI.   WISHTASB KUSHESH,     G054936 Respondent,     (Super. Ct. No. 11D007966)…

What happens when you become the trustee of two trusts?

When a couple creates a revocable trust with an A/B designation, when the first spouse passes away, the remaining spouse usually remains as trustee. While in most cases, this works out well, there are times when becoming the trustee of two trusts…