As part of our primer for probate in California, the first step for initialing probate is to file your probate petition. Filling out Form DE-111 is the first step to take in California to appoint a personal representative or executor. Let’s breakdown the initial information requests at the top of the form. The Executor and the […]

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When someone you love begins to show signs of dementia or other cognitive declines, you may be faced with several emotional and practical challenges. For instance, your loved one’s behavior may change, or they may begin to lose their memory or the ability to perform daily tasks, leading to financial losses or further decline in […]

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Your decision to file for divorce is tough enough. The last thing you want to deal with while figuring out your new life is a ton of documents, mediation, and court proceedings. Lucky for you, if you live in California, you may qualify for another option – summary dissolution. What is a Summary Dissolution? Summary […]

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Divorce is never easy. Along with the emotional strain, dealing with all the forms, procedures, and rules required to file a divorce in California can become overwhelming. Understanding the basic process can help mitigate the stress. Step 1: Prepare to File for a California Divorce The first thing you want to do is inform your […]

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Men and women have been celebrating Valentine’s Day since at least the 17th century. Most people celebrate with candy, flowers, and cards. Others get down on one knee with an expensive ring in hand. If you were fortunate enough to give or receive a proposal on February 14th, your heart is probably still aflutter with […]

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The advent of social media is still relatively new. In its infancy, it was like a shiny new object; there was everything to love and nothing to hate. As it grows, though, and the honeymoon phase ends, people are at odds with how social media companies should operate. This is especially true as it relates […]

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Back in 2019, Nicolas Cage married his then girlfriend Erika Koike after “drinking to the point of intoxication.” Cage, as a lot of people do when in the throes of infatuation, acted on impulse. Four days later, he claimed the marriage was fraud as he was not fully aware of the extent of a relationship […]

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With the arrival of the new year, Californians saw 770 new California laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom go into effect on January 1, 2022. Of the hundreds of new bills, Newsom is proud of making, “…meaningful progress on an array of issues… [and] in advancing historic measures to improve the lives of Californians, including […]

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Ever since I started King Law Firm Attorney’s at Law, Inc., I’ve been committed to your legal success. Part of this commitment is the effective communication of information, which I’ve provided in various forms on this site. We offer plenty of links to information you may need to better understand your particular situation, and videos […]

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  Performing due diligence when it comes to setting up an inheritance is highly recommended for anyone with a family. Having a living trust in place when your time on Earth has expired helps protect family members from lengthy and costly probate or contentious legal battles while they are still grieving your loss. However, no […]

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