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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Berkeley Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

Loew Law Group

5.0
48 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Loew Law Group, PLC, conveniently located in San Mateo, provides comprehensive estate planning services to clients throughout Northern California and beyond. Well-versed in... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBeneficiary Rights, Civil Litigation, and 7 more

Jeffrey Loew
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John Park Law

Not yet reviewed

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers

  • Our Priority Is To Deliver Personalized Legal Representation To All Clients.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAsset Protection, High Net Worth Estates Nevada, and 9 more

Gary Ebersbach Esq.
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Furukawa Castles LLP

5.0
15 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers1 award

  • You need an attorney who will make sure your professional practice or business is protected. We advocate for clients both here and abroad.

  • Estate Planning LawyersDesign Professionals, Real Estate, and 3 more

Brent Basilico
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Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

4.9
31 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 7 lawyers1 award

  • Experienced*Efficient*Effective

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Contracts Disputes, Civil Litigation, and 80 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Ralph T. Kokka
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Hackard Law

4.4
3 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers2 awards

  • At Hackard Law, we understand the importance of earning our clients’ trust. We do this by providing experienced legal counsel that is tailored to suit each client’s unique... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate Litigation, Trust Litigation, and 9 more

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Michael Hackard
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Tierney Law Group, PC

4.9
41 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Child & Spousal Support, and 14 more

Kent Tierney Esq.
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Howie & Smith, LLP

4.7
2 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Howie & Smith, LLP realizes that today's legal clients seek assurance as well as closure, and we provide honest, comprehensive assessments on a personal level. Howie & Smith, LLP... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Property Law, and 61 more

  • Free Consultation

Audrey Anne Smith
Partner
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Judith A. Mazia A Professional Law Corporation

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Berkeley, CA

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Probate and Trust Law, Estate Planning & Mediation

  • Estate Planning LawyersMediation, Charitable Giving, and 5 more

Judith A. Mazia
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Barbara D. Hannon Attorney and Counselor

Not yet reviewed

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Dedicated California Probate and Estate Planning Attorney

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbates, Trust Administration, and 5 more

Barbara D. Hannon
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Zacks & Freedman, P.C.

4.9
26 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 11 lawyers3 awards

  • Relentless advocacy for property owners, trusted guidance for Bay Area real estate matters.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Real Estate, and 5 more

Thomas O'Brien
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Saveri & Saveri, Inc.

4.7
1 Review

  • Serving Berkeley, CA

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

  • Saveri & Saveri, Inc. was established in 1959. The firm engages in general civil and trial practice. For more than thirty-five years the firm has specialized in complex,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAntitrust, Corporate Law, and 6 more

R. Alexander Saveri
Member
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Abbass, Magany, Inc., Law Offices of

4.0
4 Reviews

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Real Estate Lawyer

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Property Matters, Trusts And Estates, and 11 more

Magany Abbass
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Mahindar K. Dhaliwal

5.0
1 Review

  • Serving Berkeley, CA and Alameda County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTax Planning, Wealth and Financial Planning, and 1 more

Mahindar K. Dhaliwal
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Law Office of Stephan Garelis

  • 1224 Spruce St., Berkeley, CA 94709-1433

Martin James Elmer, Esq.

  • 1915 Addison St., Berkeley, CA 94704

Ferguson & Berland, P.C.

  • 1816 5th St., Berkeley, CA 94710-1915

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Robert Edward Pickus

  • P.O. Box 7814, Berkeley, CA 94707-0814

K. Ford & Associates

  • 1700 Shattuck Ave., Ste. 317, Berkeley, CA 94709

Duane M. Leonard

  • 1936 University Ave., Ste. 380, Berkeley, CA 94704

Burnstein & Trimbur

  • Berkeley, CA 94710

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Mark Muntean Attorney at Law

  • 1960B University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704

Gerard D. Launay

  • 2119 Addison St., Ste. A, Berkeley, CA 94704

Denis, Clifford

  • 2703 7th St., Berkeley, CA 94710

David Wong Law

  • 2930 Domingo Ave., Ste. 149, Berkeley, CA 94705

Law Offices of Julia L. Ross

  • 1442 Walnut St., Ste. 301, Berkeley, CA 94709

Wettig Law Firm

  • 1808 Sixth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710

The Law Offices of David Welty

  • 821 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94710

Henn, Etzel & Moore, Inc.

  • 1563 Solano Avenue, Suite 273, Berkeley, CA 94707-2116

Law Office of Sara R. Diamond

  • 1936 University Avenue, Suite 380, Berkeley, CA 94704

Law Office of G. Brovedani

  • 2015 Center St., 1st Fl., Berkeley, CA 94704

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Commonly Asked Estate Planning Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

How can I make sure my son receives the inheritance he is due?

Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy
Answered by attorney Dera L. Johnsen-Tracy
Estate Planning lawyer at Horn & Johnsen SC
Any interested person can petition the court to probate an estate. If your son is a beneficiary named within his grandfather's will, then he is an interested person. Provided the will is valid, the court will generally follow the terms of the will. Therefore, if there is a specific distribution of $10,000 to your son within his grandfather's will, then the court can order the personal representative of the estate (i.e., the "executor") to make this distribution regardless of her wishes. If there is already a pending probate proceeding, then your son can request a hearing and ask the judge to order the personal representative to make this distribution. Regarding life insurance, the insurance company will generally only release the death proceeds to the person who was named as the beneficiary of the policy. If you were not named as a direct beneficiary, then you likely have no legal right to the life insurance proceeds.
Any interested person can petition the court to probate an estate. If your son is a beneficiary named within his grandfather's will, then he is an interested person. Provided the will is valid, the court will generally follow the terms of the will. Therefore, if there is a specific distribution of $10,000 to your son within his grandfather's will, then the court can order the personal representative of the estate (i.e., the "executor") to make this distribution regardless of her wishes. If there is already a pending probate proceeding, then your son can request a hearing and ask the judge to order the personal representative to make this distribution. Regarding life insurance, the insurance company will generally only release the death proceeds to the person who was named as the beneficiary of the policy. If you were not named as a direct beneficiary, then you likely have no legal right to the life insurance proceeds.
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How could I find out if I was entitled to anything in my father's estate?

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Answered by attorney Norman Harry Green (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Irsfeld, Irsfeld & Younger LLP
1. You were absolutely entitled to notice of any proceedings. Ask your mother if she got any notice or knows anything about all this. 2. If there was a probate, you could see the court records, including a copy of any will. (If there was not will, you would have been entitled to a half.) 3. Check the title history of the home. It will show who owned it at the time of your father's death, and what happened after that. If it was in a trust or was held in joint tenancy you will know that. If it went through probate, you'll find that out.
1. You were absolutely entitled to notice of any proceedings. Ask your mother if she got any notice or knows anything about all this. 2. If there was a probate, you could see the court records, including a copy of any will. (If there was not will, you would have been entitled to a half.) 3. Check the title history of the home. It will show who owned it at the time of your father's death, and what happened after that. If it was in a trust or was held in joint tenancy you will know that. If it went through probate, you'll find that out.
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My dad recently passed away, is my mother responsible for any of his debts if her name is not listed on the bill?

Edwin George Fee
Answered by attorney Edwin George Fee (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Whiteford, Taylor & Preston L.L.P.
Your mother is not personally responsible for your father's debts (unless she somehow agreed to be responsible, such as by co-signing a loan). Your father's estate (to the extent there is one) would be responsible for his debt.
Your mother is not personally responsible for your father's debts (unless she somehow agreed to be responsible, such as by co-signing a loan). Your father's estate (to the extent there is one) would be responsible for his debt.
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