It’s not very often that people talk about philosophies of attorneys. But if you look at a spectrum of attorneys, you’re going to find that different attorneys have different philosophies in terms of how they approach cases. They have different viewpoints. They have different ideas on how a case should be managed, the strategy that […]
Generally speaking, selecting an attorney is not an easy task. But, if you look at it from a big-picture perspective, if you are going into a trust or will lawsuit, you really want to think about what type of lawyer you should hire. I would strongly recommend that you find a lawyer who is experienced […]
How are you going to get out of your lawsuit? Getting into a lawsuit’s fairly easy. As a petitioner or plaintiff, you file a lawsuit. As a defendant, it’s served on you. And you find yourself in a lawsuit. Reaching a Settlement Agreement But getting out of a lawsuit can be a lot harder. Basically, there […]
Setting Expectations in Litigation is Crucial Litigation Lawyers at Albertson & Davidson LLP are experienced in that setting expectations in the beginning of your case is a top priority. Well, welcome to litigation. I wish I could tell you that litigation is quick and easy and resolves and that justice will be found and everyone […]
It’s not easy hiring a lawyer. It’s never fun in your lifetime to say, “Oh, goodie, I get to go out and hire a lawyer today.” But there are some things you can do to increase your chances of getting a lawyer that you’ll work well with. Give Yourself Options when Researching Attorneys What we suggest is […]
Are you entitled to a copy of your Mom’s or your Dad’s trust? This question really comes in two variations. The first situation is one in which both Mom and Dad have passed away, and an older brother or sister is the trustee and refuses to provide you with a copy of the trust. Under […]
Marital rights involving gifts of trust assets or gifts of marital assets can get a bit tricky. California is a community property state. By definition, anything you acquire during your marriage – meaning if you and your spouse buy a house— the presumption is that that house is community property. Each spouse has the right […]
What does it take to qualify as a beneficiary? If you have been named as a beneficiary in a trust or will in California, and you’re supposed to receive a gift out of that trust or will, it really doesn’t take much to qualify to be a beneficiary. Once you are named as a beneficiary, […]
Generally speaking, there are two different ways that assets can pass down to your kids and grandkids. It depends on the distribution formula selected—whether the assets are going to pass Per Stirpes or Per Capita. These are very old-fashioned terms, but we still use these concepts, even today. Per Stirpes Distribution Per Stirpes is a way of transferring assets […]
Let’s say that you find out that you’re a beneficiary of a $3 million trust. There are three beneficiaries. You’re supposed to get a million dollars at the end of this. It’s a very happy, exciting day for you. You call the trustee’s attorney, and you say to the trustee’s attorney, “Hey, I have some questions for […]
