If you die in San Diego without a will or a trust, you are deemed to have died “intestate”. To die “intestate” means to die without a “testament” (a will) or a trust and your estate will have to go through the probate process where the Probate Court will determine…
Even when a person dies with a will or a trust, there can be disputes that result in a will contest or trust litigation. An individual may feel he or she should have been a beneficiary under a will or a trust. Sometimes a will has been changed and beneficiaries…
In San Diego, many opposite sex and same sex couples have been married since the week of June 16, 2008. The California Supreme Court has issued a Writ of Mandamus to the California State Officials to not deny the issuance of marriage license based upon the sex of the betrothed.…
In San Diego, there are two Probate Courts. One court is in San Diego and the other court is in Vista. The Judges follow the Probate Code and this requires, in some instances, a bond be placed with the Court. This is not an unusual procedure in Court however we…
In San Diego, as in many of our previous postings, our law firm of Law Office of Scott C. Soady, A Professional Corporation, LLP has helped thousands of clients avoid probate fees and costs. The death of a loved one [and often a financial provider] can leave families financially devastated…
San Diego has many divorced spouses. A recent case in the Court of Appeal published March 27, 2008 and modified on April 16, 2008, illustrates the need for an estate plan post divorce. The attorney fees were ordered to be paid by each party so both sides spent thousands of…
In San Diego, there are many probate cases. These are heard in the probate court houses located at the Madge Bradley Court House in San Diego and the North County Court House in Vista. Our law firm of Law Office of Scott C. Soady, A Professional Corporation, LLP can assist…
San Diego, California has two probate courts. The first is located at the Madge Bradley Court House located on Fourth Avenue in San Diego. The second is located at the North County Court House located on Melrose Avenue in Vista. Judge Klein has the current assignment and, at the San…
In Illinois, a Probate Judge is expected to hear testimony about the disappearance of Steve Fossett. As all recall, his body was never found. This also happens in San Diego as well and the procedure is to have the case probated. In the Fossett case, the wife of Steve Fossett…
In San Diego, California, there are two probate courts which are located in downtown San Diego at the Madge Bradley Court House and in Vista at the North County Regional Center. The Business Office is open from 8:30am to 4:30pm at these two locations however you must check your local…