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Undue Influence in California Will and Trust Contests — California Estate Lawyer Blog
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California Estate Lawyer Blog. Published By Theodore M. Hankin. February 1, 2014. Undue Influence in California Will and Trust Contests. By Theodore M. Hankin. California defines undue influence in the Civil Code. Specifically, Civil Code Section 1575 states:. 8220;Undue influence consists:. 1 In the use, by one in whom a confidence is reposed by another, or who holds a real or apparent authority over him, of such confidence or authority for the purpose of obtaining an unfair advantage over him;. An infe...
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Some Probate and Trust Litigation War Stories in California — California Estate Lawyer Blog
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California Estate Lawyer Blog. Published By Theodore M. Hankin. January 29, 2015. Some Probate and Trust Litigation War Stories in California. By Theodore M. Hankin. I have represented three sisters against their brother over their mother’s will. I’ve had to represent a probate estate against a former business partner to get what was due the decedent pursuant to the buy-sell agreement. And there have been so many more. So is there a human cost to estate planning; yes there is. It can be minimized if ...
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Litigation is Like Lawyer Shows on Television (NOT) — California Estate Lawyer Blog
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California Estate Lawyer Blog. Published By Theodore M. Hankin. September 10, 2015. Litigation is Like Lawyer Shows on Television (NOT). By Theodore M. Hankin. California Trust Litigation Attorney – Ted Hankin. Assuming the demurrer is sustained, the plaintiff is typically given three to four weeks to amend the complaint. The amended complaint is filed and served, after which the defendant again has the option of demurring or answering. If another demurrer, the cycle repeats. If an answer, th...There are...
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When can Judgment Creditors Reach the Assets of a California Spendthrift Trust? — California Estate Lawyer Blog
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California Estate Lawyer Blog. Published By Theodore M. Hankin. March 10, 2015. When can Judgment Creditors Reach the Assets of a California Spendthrift Trust? By Theodore M. Hankin. The take away is that while spendthrift trusts are useful, they are not 100% bulletproof. Some portion of them will be made available to creditors regardless of the grantor’s intent. By Theodore M. Hankin. March 10, 2015. March 10, 2015 10:45 am. Free Initial Consultation (949) 383-4356. Breach of Trust (9).
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When Litigating a Will or Trust Contest in California, What Evidence do I look for? — California Estate Lawyer Blog
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California Estate Lawyer Blog. Published By Theodore M. Hankin. December 1, 2014. When Litigating a Will or Trust Contest in California, What Evidence do I look for? By Theodore M. Hankin. A typical case will involve a family member contacting me to complain about the dispositions in a will or trust of a deceased relative, with allegations that another family member or a caregiver “got” to the deceased relative to unduly benefit themselves at the expense of the other family members. On occasion, the bad ...
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Trial In the Orange County Supeior Court, Santa Ana, California — California Estate Lawyer Blog
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California Estate Lawyer Blog. Published By Theodore M. Hankin. October 27, 2007. Trial In the Orange County Supeior Court, Santa Ana, California. By Theodore M. Hankin. I have been describing in my prior two posts how it was that my client’s complaint, alleging Undue Influence California Civil Code 1575. And, if brought today, Elder Abuse), came to trial in the Orange County Superior Court Orange County Superior Court. Now I will describe the trial itself. By Theodore M. Hankin. October 27, 2007. Law Fi...
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With the massive increase in baby boomers retiring over the next decade, proper estate planning is more important than ever — California Estate Lawyer Blog
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California Estate Lawyer Blog. Published By Theodore M. Hankin. February 2, 2015. With the massive increase in baby boomers retiring over the next decade, proper estate planning is more important than ever. By Theodore M. Hankin. Roughly 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65 today, and about 10,000 more will cross that threshold every day. With the massive increase in baby boomers retiring over the next decade, proper estate planning is more important than ever! What is estate planning? How do I insure my lov...
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Undue Influence in California Will and Trust Contests — California Estate Lawyer Blog
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California Estate Lawyer Blog. Published By Theodore M. Hankin. February 1, 2014. Undue Influence in California Will and Trust Contests. By Theodore M. Hankin. California defines undue influence in the Civil Code. Specifically, Civil Code Section 1575 states:. 8220;Undue influence consists:. 1 In the use, by one in whom a confidence is reposed by another, or who holds a real or apparent authority over him, of such confidence or authority for the purpose of obtaining an unfair advantage over him;. An infe...
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Why is There a Bypass Trust in Most Estate Plans? To Save Federal Estate Taxes on the Second Death. — California Estate Lawyer Blog
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California Estate Lawyer Blog. Published By Theodore M. Hankin. January 25, 2015. Why is There a Bypass Trust in Most Estate Plans? To Save Federal Estate Taxes on the Second Death. By Theodore M. Hankin. 1 Each US citizen has a lifetime exclusion amount from estate taxes of $5,340,000 (this amount adjusts for inflation each year). 2 There is an unlimited marital deduction for gifts from a deceased spouse to a surviving spouse who is a citizen. By Theodore M. Hankin. January 25, 2015. Breach of Trust (9).
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