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Merced County 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).

Curry and Curry

4.6
11 Reviews

  • 728 West 19th Street, Merced, CA 95340

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Personal injury and estate planning attorney serving Central and Northern California since 1991

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills and Probate, Trusts and Estates, and 15 more

Thomas M. Curry
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Curry and Curry

4.6
11 Reviews

  • Serving Merced County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Personal injury and estate planning attorney serving Central and Northern California since 1991

  • Estate Planning LawyersWills and Probate, Trusts and Estates, and 15 more

Thomas M. Curry
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Berliner Cohen

4.7
29 Reviews

  • 548 West 21st Street, Merced, CA 95340-3719+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 21 lawyers2 awards

  • For over forty-five years, Berliner Cohen, founded and headquartered in San Jose, California, has been one of the most highly-respected full-service business law firms in the... Read More

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Kimberly Flores
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King & King

4.7
4 Reviews

  • 510 West 21st Street, Merced, CA 95340

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Estate Planning, Gift Tax Planning, Elder Law, Wealth Preservation, Probate, Wills, Medical Planning, Real Estate & Business Law

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Lawrence C. King
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Baker Manock & Jensen, PC

4.6
110 Reviews

  • Serving Merced County, California

  • Law Firm with 28 lawyers2 awards

  • Baker Manock & Jensen is one of the oldest and most widely respected law firms in Central California.Although we are located in Fresno, many of our specialty practices are... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 176 more

Mark S. Poochigian
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Castleton Law Firm

  • 530 West 21st Street, Suite B, Merced, CA 95340

Law Office of Karen R. Spinardi

  • 3351 M Street, Suite 240, Merced, CA 95348

Charles Rayburn Wilson Attorney at Law

  • 548 West 21st Street, Merced, CA 95340-3719

Murphy & Brawley, LLP

  • 2039 Canal St., Merced, CA 95340

Haden and Dawson, Professional Corporation

  • 2241 N St., Merced, CA 95340-3614

Mason, Robbins, Gnass & Browning

  • 700 Loughborough Drive, Suite D, Merced, CA 95348

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Albertoni and Associates

  • 2121 K St., Merced, CA 95340

Canelo, Wilson, Wallace & Padron Professional Corporation

  • 548 West 21st Street, Merced, CA 95344-0165

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Germino, Amaral & Jordan A Professional Law Corporation

  • 1120 West I Street, Suite B, Los Banos, CA 93635

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Silveira, Mattos & Lewis

  • 530 W. 21st St., Merced, CA 95344-0287

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Law Office of Bill McGee

  • 510 West 21st St., Merced, CA 95340

Callister, Hendricks & Spencer, PLC

  • 544 West 20th Street, Merced, CA 95340

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Law Office of Philip Golden

  • 2844 Park Ave., Merced, CA 95348-3375

Law Office of Nini Lee, Inc.

  • 835 W. 20th St., Merced, CA 95340

Morse, Morse & Morse

  • 760 W. 20th St., Merced, CA 95340-3601

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Estate planning attorneys help individuals prepare for the management and distribution of their assets after death or incapacitation. They create legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives. Their work ensures a client’s wishes are honored, minimizes potential taxes, and simplifies the process for their loved ones.

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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.

What happens to my brother's share if he passed before distribution?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
It sounds like that would be the distribution. Given the importance of this matter, however, I would have an attorney review all of the circumstances, before you proceed. You may need to have a probate estate opened for your brother and/or his wife. If this passes through the wife's estate, then you would not be HER heirs.
It sounds like that would be the distribution. Given the importance of this matter, however, I would have an attorney review all of the circumstances, before you proceed. You may need to have a probate estate opened for your brother and/or his wife. If this passes through the wife's estate, then you would not be HER heirs.
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Can an executor with hold distribution based on impending medical bills?

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Answered by attorney James P Frederick (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Frederick & Frederick Attorneys at Law
Is an estate open? If so, has there been a publication of a notice to creditors? If so, creditors have 4 months to bring a claim against the estate. If they fail to do so, then their claim is barred. There is no reason to keep an estate open for two years. P.S. If there is no estate, then your sister is not the Personal Representative. It is unclear how she would have control, if that were the case. She is obviously not represented by an attorney. She probably should be.
Is an estate open? If so, has there been a publication of a notice to creditors? If so, creditors have 4 months to bring a claim against the estate. If they fail to do so, then their claim is barred. There is no reason to keep an estate open for two years. P.S. If there is no estate, then your sister is not the Personal Representative. It is unclear how she would have control, if that were the case. She is obviously not represented by an attorney. She probably should be.
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Can I just destroy an old will and make it invalid?

Dara J. Goldsmith
Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
Under Nevada law absent a provision in your decree the Will as to your ex-husband is invalid. You can destroy it to revoke it. I usually suggest my clients destroy it, and write canceled/revoked on it, rip in a few pieces and save to show it was revoked. Also notify the attorney who drafted it, so it is clear that it was revoked. Best to make a Will to handle your affairs and state that all prior Wills are revoked.
Under Nevada law absent a provision in your decree the Will as to your ex-husband is invalid. You can destroy it to revoke it. I usually suggest my clients destroy it, and write canceled/revoked on it, rip in a few pieces and save to show it was revoked. Also notify the attorney who drafted it, so it is clear that it was revoked. Best to make a Will to handle your affairs and state that all prior Wills are revoked.
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