by Flanigan Law Group | Aug 2, 2018 | Probate Litigation
A battle over the estate of infamous cult leader Charles Manson has been ongoing in California, and on July 13, a judge eliminated two of the four people who had filed petitions. Both said they were sons of Charles Manson, but since both were adopted, their legal ties...
by Flanigan Law Group | Jul 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Being a trustee comes with a mix of feelings. An individual or couple chose you for specific reasons. They consider you loyal, trustworthy and capable of the job. You probably feel honored by the role, but also unsure of what the role entails.Like any job, preparation...
by Flanigan Law Group | Jul 20, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
The death of a loved one can throw a California family into turmoil for many reasons, not least of which is the potential for a legal dispute over inheritances. The potential for legal disputes has been highlighted by Anthony Bourdain’s will entering probate....
by Flanigan Law Group | Jul 12, 2018 | Estate Administration
California residents may be interested in learning about the current standing of singer Glen Campbell’s estate. Facing deadlines, the interim administrator of Campbell’s estate is asking the judge to expand his power. This will give him the ability to hire...
by Flanigan Law Group | Jul 9, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
Art lovers in California may be following the story of Vivian Maier, a French photographer who died in 2009. Her photographic work was found in a storage unit by a film producer who eventually went on to make a documentary about his discovery of over 150,000 of...
by Flanigan Law Group | Jul 6, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
An inheritance-related dispute can be emotional for everyone involved. That’s why mediators should realize that everyone goes through the grieving process differently. In many cases, this grief can be triggered by a variety of issues. For some, the conflict...
by Flanigan Law Group | Jun 27, 2018 | Estate Administration
Every will needs an executor. However, the person writing the will should get consent from the individual named as executor prior to signing the document. It could also be beneficial to name an alternate in case the original person is unable to fulfill the duties for...
by Flanigan Law Group | Jun 24, 2018 | Probate Litigation
If youve lost a loved one and serve as the personal representative of their estate, you likely have plenty of unanswered questions. As a personal representative, you will need to work hands-on to administer the estate. Often, the average person is unfamiliar with the...
by Flanigan Law Group | Jun 21, 2018 | Probate Litigation
Californians who die without wills may have their estates probated after they die. As the death of Texas tycoon James Cotter demonstrates, the probate process may be very complex and heavily litigated when people leave behind large estates without wills.Cotter died at...
by Flanigan Law Group | Jun 11, 2018 | Probate Litigation
When a California resident dies without a will, the process of settling their estate can get complicated. However, it is possible that the individual actually had a will and neglected to tell anyone about it. Even if an estate owner never mentioned a will, there could...
