Attorney’s Fees for Trust Cases

By: Brian Ramsey, Esq. Third in our series regarding attorney's fees and "Do I really Have to Pay for This?!?!? The general answer is “No!” The “American rule” is that each side has to bear their own attorney’s fees. (California... Read more

What Does a Mediation Look Like During COVID-19? 

By Brian Ramsey, Esq. Brian Ramsey, a senior litigation attorney at TLD Law, held the firm’s first virtual mediation this week through Zoom. The mediation was long set for April before the pandemic. So it was imperative that it continue... Read more

Starting a probate in Southern California Courts

Probate is generally required when someone has passed away and their home or other assets like a bank account are not held in a trust or do not have a payable on death beneficiary. If the home or bank account... Read more

Notice Requirements for Probate Petitions

Probate matters in California have very strict procedural guidelines (governed by the Probate Code) on who has to receive notice of a petition, and for how long. The requirement are so strict, that people representing themselves can find them nearly... Read more

Contesting Trusts

Contesting Trusts The California Probate Code also governs the administration of trusts in California where the trust itself is subject to the state laws. You have to read the Trust itself to see if the state laws apply – check... Read more