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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
Hercules 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).

Ballesteros Law

4.9
18 Reviews

  • 139 Cypress CT, Hercules, CA 94547

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Law, Trusts & Estates, and 6 more

Richard Ballesteros
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Loew Law Group

5.0
48 Reviews

  • Serving Hercules, CA and Contra Costa 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
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

4.9
12 Reviews

  • Serving Hercules, CA and Contra Costa County, California

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers1 award

  • Experienced*Efficient*Effective

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

  • Free Consultation

  • Offers Video

Ralph T. Kokka
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Brothers Smith LLP

4.9
14 Reviews

  • Serving Hercules, CA and Contra Costa County, California

  • Law Firm with 16 lawyers2 awards

  • Brothers Smith LLP assists individuals and businesses with corporate and real estate transactions, wealth, estate and tax planning and employment related matters. Call Now.

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Business Arbitration, and 143 more

J. Smith
Principal
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Zacks & Freedman, P.C.

4.9
26 Reviews

  • Serving Hercules, CA and Contra Costa 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
Estate Planning Lawyer
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Barr & Douds Attorneys

4.8
5 Reviews

  • Serving Hercules, CA and Contra Costa County, California

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Barr & Douds represents trustees, beneficiaries, and heirs in disputed estate and trust litigation. For almost 20 years, our attorneys have tried, litigated, mediated, and... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrust Litigation, Will Contests, and 32 more

Donald John Slater
Associate
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Watson, Hoffe & Hass

4.9
3 Reviews

  • Serving Hercules, CA and Contra Costa County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers2 awards

  • Established Since 1964.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCorporate Law, Business Law, and 5 more

  • Free Consultation

Peter A. Hass
Estate Planning Lawyer
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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.

I have joint tenancy with rights of survivorship with my mother. Can she quit claim her interest to someone else before she dies?

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Answered by attorney Charles Richard Perry (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Charles R. Perry
Yes. A joint tenancy does not restrict in any way one's right to transfer their interest in the land. If such a transfer occurs, you and the grantee would hold the property as tenants in common.
Yes. A joint tenancy does not restrict in any way one's right to transfer their interest in the land. If such a transfer occurs, you and the grantee would hold the property as tenants in common.
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If a spouse dies and has stocks and 401K who gets control of that?

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Answered by attorney Nathan James Wagner (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at The Law Office of Nathan Wagner
It depends. The stock brokerage company and the company that manages the 401k probably asked the deceased spouse to designate a "beneficiary" who would receive the accounts. The beneficiary would then get the accounts. If no beneficiary was designated, then the deceased spouse's will would determine who receives the accounts.
It depends. The stock brokerage company and the company that manages the 401k probably asked the deceased spouse to designate a "beneficiary" who would receive the accounts. The beneficiary would then get the accounts. If no beneficiary was designated, then the deceased spouse's will would determine who receives the accounts.
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Can people threaten me about selling my house if the title deed is on my name?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
Your situation sounds very strange. I do not see how they could do anything with your house, since only you are on the title. If there were claims against your husband, those claims may have died with him. You need to have all of your facts and paperwork reviewed by an attorney to determine where you stand.
Your situation sounds very strange. I do not see how they could do anything with your house, since only you are on the title. If there were claims against your husband, those claims may have died with him. You need to have all of your facts and paperwork reviewed by an attorney to determine where you stand.
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