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Chula Vista 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).

Banker's Hill Law Firm, A.P.C.

5.0
1 Review

  • 901 Lane Ave Suite 200, Chula Vista, CA 91914+1 location

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • Over the years, in addition to handling hundreds of immigration-related matters, Maxwell Agha has handled many high-profile personal injury cases and has built one of the largest... Read More

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The Gibbs Law Firm, APC

4.9
17 Reviews

  • Serving Chula Vista, CA and San Diego County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Orange County Bankruptcy, Real Estate and Business Attorneys; dedicated to providing clients with the highest level of professional service and upholding the dignity of the legal... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills, Revocable Living Trusts, and 23 more

David Gibbs
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Susan Stricklin Wilson

4.6
18 Reviews

  • Serving Chula Vista, CA and San Diego County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Conservatorship, and 9 more

Susan Stricklin Wilson
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Law Offices of Robin L. Cahill

4.8
14 Reviews

  • Serving Chula Vista, CA and San Diego County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • The Law Offices of Robin L. Cahill is a boutique law firm located in La Jolla, providing caring and professional legal representation in the areas of estate planning, probate and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrust Administration, Probate, and 4 more

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Hughes & Pizzuto, APC

4.9
41 Reviews

  • Serving Chula Vista, CA and San Diego County, California

  • Law Firm with 18 lawyers2 awards

  • We are committed to building and maintaining client relationships through our specialized and practical service.

  • Estate Planning LawyersEstate Administration, Estate And Gift Taxation, and 11 more

Robert P. Pizzuto
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G10 Law, APLC

4.9
28 Reviews

  • Serving Chula Vista, CA and San Diego County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Committed to Excellence, Committed to You.

  • Estate Planning LawyersAsset Protection, Asset Recovery, and 258 more

Robert James Berton
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Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP

4.8
229 Reviews

  • Serving Chula Vista, CA and San Diego County, California

  • Law Firm with 30 lawyers4 awards

  • SBEMP LLP is a full service law firm with offices in Palm Springs, Orange County, San Diego, New Jersey, and New York.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Employment Litigation, and 19 more

Valerie Powers Smith Esq.
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Holstrom, Block & Parke, A Professional Law Corporation

4.7
272 Reviews

  • Serving Chula Vista, CA and San Diego County, California

  • Law Firm with 26 lawyers3 awards

  • At Holstrom, Block & Parke, a Professional Law Corporation, our lawyers are committed to one thing: Securing the greatest possible outcome for you. Our results-oriented approach is... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersFamily Law, Estate Planning and Probate, and 2 more

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David S. Hamilton
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Petrov Law Firm

5.0
24 Reviews

  • Serving Chula Vista, CA and San Diego County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

  • The Petrov Law Firm, established in 2014, provides reliable counsel and outstanding legal representation to persons throughout San Diego County who need help with making estate... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersPersonal Injury, Dog and Animal Bites, and 12 more

Daniel Petrov
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The Law Offices of Gerald L. Bohart, A.P.C.

5.0
46 Reviews

  • Serving Chula Vista, CA and San Diego County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer4 awards

  • Providing Peace of Mind!

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Litigation Practice, Federal Practice, and 62 more

Gerald L. Bohart
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Olson Law Firm

4.7
26 Reviews

  • Serving Chula Vista, CA and San Diego County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Experienced Real Estate, Business Litigation, and Collections Law Firm; Reasonable Rates. Our Attorney is also a Licensed Real Estate Broker. Call 866-755-1959 for a Free and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate, General Litigation, and 287 more

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Shawn M. Olson
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The DLJ Law Firm

5.0
15 Reviews

  • Serving Chula Vista, CA and San Diego County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Welcome to The DLJ Law Firm, P.C., a trusted name in the legal industry. Led by Mr. Jackson, a renowned legal professional, our firm has earned a stellar reputation for delivering... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate, Litigation (Will, Trust, Estate and Real Property), and 2 more

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Dorian L. Jackson Esq.
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Philo Law Firm PC

4.8
30 Reviews

  • Serving Chula Vista, CA and San Diego County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Philo Law Firm, P.C. represents clients with estate planning, trusts, estates, probate, conservatorships, throughout Southern California.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Small Business Law, and 13 more

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Michelle Philo
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So. Cal. Realty Law, APC

4.6
47 Reviews

  • Serving Chula Vista, CA and San Diego County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • So. Cal. Realty Law is a full-service real estate law firm founded by Shanna Welsh-Levin in 2011. We represent real estate professionals, property owners, landlords, and commercial... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate Law, Landlord or Tenant Services, and 4 more

Zachary Mikucki
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Brown & Streza, LLP

4.7
57 Reviews

  • Serving Chula Vista, CA and San Diego County, California

  • Law Firm with 28 lawyers2 awards

  • Integrated estate, business, and charitable planning from a tax perspective.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCorporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, and 27 more

David Keligian
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Reif Law Group, P.C.

4.8
51 Reviews

  • Serving Chula Vista, CA and San Diego County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

  • Securities Litigation and Arbitration. Representing Financial Institutions, such as banks, investment advisory firms, brokerage firms, insurance agencies, and securities licensed... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersSecurities Arbitration and Litigation, SEC and SRO Enforcement, and 14 more

Dharmi Mehta
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The Watkins Firm, APC

4.6
26 Reviews

  • Serving Chula Vista, CA and San Diego County, California

  • Law Firm with 8 lawyers3 awards

  • At the Watkins Firm, we have the experience and expertise to protect business owners and employers. We help them to develop and adopt effective employment policies and resolve any... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersReal Estate, Employment Law, and 22 more

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Sharlynne Solomon
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The Law Office of Sharla L. Evert

4.7
17 Reviews

  • Serving Chula Vista, CA and San Diego County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • If you have questions about establishing an Estate Plan or need help regarding a Business, Civil, Criminal, Entertainment Law or Family Law legal issue call Attorney Sharla Evert -... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrusts and Estates, Wills and Probate, and 22 more

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Law Offices of Rhona S. Kauffman

4.1
27 Reviews

  • Serving Chula Vista, CA and San Diego County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer3 awards

  • Southern California's Premier General Practice Law Firm focusing on Civil Matters including Real Estate Purchases; HOA Disputes; Litigation; Business Agreements Disputes; and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness, Civil, and 44 more

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Todd R. Stone

  • 637 3rd Ave., Ste. E, Chula Vista, CA 91910

Garry J. Bowman, Attorney at Law

  • 637 3rd Ave., Ste. E, Chula Vista, CA 91910-5703

Broaden Law LLP

  • 910 Hale Place, Suite 101, Chula Vista, CA 91914

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Law Offices of Daniel M. Little, APC

  • 900 Lane Avenue, Suite 118, Chula Vista, CA 91914

James S. Duberg

  • 727 Third Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910-5803

Law Office of Jon Alan Enochs

  • 2580 Catamaran Way, Chula Vista, CA 91914

Law Office of Araceli Tovar, APC

  • 251 Madrona St., Chula Vista, CA 91910

Sidney M. Schwarz

  • 1851 Carolyn Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91913-2721

Saxon J. Wraith

  • 229 F St., Chula Vista, CA 91910-2817

Marguerite Falkenborg

  • 727 Third Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910-5803

Law Office of Donald R. Oder

  • 2055 Lakeridge Cir., Unit 104, Chula Vista, CA 91913

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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.

Can an attorney transfer a title to another person to avoid taxes?

Dara J. Goldsmith
Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
What kind of tax? Estate tax? Only estates in excess if $5,250,000 pay estate tax. Probably your sister just wants to avoid probate. She should speak with an estate attorney about a pay on death deed leaving the home to her daughter.
What kind of tax? Estate tax? Only estates in excess if $5,250,000 pay estate tax. Probably your sister just wants to avoid probate. She should speak with an estate attorney about a pay on death deed leaving the home to her daughter.
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How can land be divided up between family members when there isn’t a will?

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Answered by attorney James T Weiner (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at James T. Weiner, P.C.
Michigan (and most state's) law provides a standard distribution scheme in the absence of a will. Which State's law controls is dependent upon where your grandfather (and your parents) lived when they died. However, in MI first a surviving wife takes 100% if all children were from the marriage (50% if not and the kids get 50%) If no surviving wife, children take it equally per stirrups.. So if a child predeceases a parent the children of the deceased child (e.g. grandchildren) split that portion that would have gone to their parent and so on.. A minor wrinkle.. if your grandfather before his children, e.g., one of your parents died after grandpop died, that parent's share goes into their estate and if they had a will it would be distributed through that parents estate. Generally there will have to be a probate action started where the land is located so a personal representative can be appointed.. and in every estate of every child to distribute that persons's interests ... I recently cleared up an estate from Great Grandfather (from Iowa), to Grandparents (multiple states ) , to parent (multiple multiples) to children (many)... for an interest in real property in Wyoming from the 1930s...all from here in Michigan so.. it can get very complicated.
Michigan (and most state's) law provides a standard distribution scheme in the absence of a will. Which State's law controls is dependent upon where your grandfather (and your parents) lived when they died. However, in MI first a surviving wife takes 100% if all children were from the marriage (50% if not and the kids get 50%) If no surviving wife, children take it equally per stirrups.. So if a child predeceases a parent the children of the deceased child (e.g. grandchildren) split that portion that would have gone to their parent and so on.. A minor wrinkle.. if your grandfather before his children, e.g., one of your parents died after grandpop died, that parent's share goes into their estate and if they had a will it would be distributed through that parents estate. Generally there will have to be a probate action started where the land is located so a personal representative can be appointed.. and in every estate of every child to distribute that persons's interests ... I recently cleared up an estate from Great Grandfather (from Iowa), to Grandparents (multiple states ) , to parent (multiple multiples) to children (many)... for an interest in real property in Wyoming from the 1930s...all from here in Michigan so.. it can get very complicated.
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How can I cash the check that is payable on my grandmother's real estate?

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Answered by attorney Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Minor, Bandonis & Haggerty P.C.
It's a really, really tough question. You could file a "small estate affidavit," but the banks will still give you headaches over cashing the check. With the small estate affidavit filed, you might get the nursing home to cut you a check. Otherwise, they're eventually going to have to turn over the money to Department of State Lands as unclaimed property, and you can claim it from DSL.
It's a really, really tough question. You could file a "small estate affidavit," but the banks will still give you headaches over cashing the check. With the small estate affidavit filed, you might get the nursing home to cut you a check. Otherwise, they're eventually going to have to turn over the money to Department of State Lands as unclaimed property, and you can claim it from DSL.
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