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Santa Ana 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).
  • 1801 Parkcourt Place, Suite F202, Santa Ana, CA 92701+4 locations

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

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Norma Duenas Esq.
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  • 2122 North Broadway, Suite 200, Santa Ana, CA 92706-2614

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers2 awards

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  • 1551 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 650, Santa Ana, CA 92705

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  • 206 W. 4th St., 3rd Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92701+2 locations

  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers3 awards

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Max Alavi
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  • 1970 Old Tustin Avenue, 2nd Floor, Santa Ana, CA 92705-7812

  • Law Firm with 3 lawyers1 award

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Paige M. Baker
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Petrov Law Firm

5.0
24 Reviews
  • Serving Santa Ana, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers1 award

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Daniel Petrov
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Czech & Howell, APC

4.0
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  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

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L. Dominic Chacon

5.0
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  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

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L. Dominic Chacon
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Philip C. Putnam
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Cummins & White, LLP

4.9
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Brown & Streza, LLP

4.7
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  • Law Firm with 28 lawyers2 awards

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The DLJ Law Firm

5.0
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  • Serving Santa Ana, CA and Orange County, California

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Dorian L. Jackson Esq.
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  • Serving Santa Ana, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 12 lawyers2 awards

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Jennifer Eseed
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Olson Law Firm

4.7
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  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

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Shawn M. Olson
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Daniel J. Cooper
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  • Serving Santa Ana, CA and Orange County, California

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Sharla Evert
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Charles Kirkwood Mills
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Reif Law Group, P.C.

4.8
51 Reviews
  • Serving Santa Ana, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 5 lawyers3 awards

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Dharmi Mehta
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Varner & Brandt LLP

4.6
51 Reviews
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Cumming & Associates

5.0
73 Reviews
  • Serving Santa Ana, CA and Orange County, California

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers

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William R. Cumming
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  • Law Firm with 6 lawyers3 awards

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Max Alavi
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Derek Diemer
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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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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.

What are my rights to my father’s properties after he passed without a will but has given my sister the power of attorney?

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Answered by attorney Richard Everett Damon (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Richard E. Damon, P.C.
Uh oh. The power of attorney lapsed once your father passed, but actions your sister took pursuant to the power of attorney might be upheld by the court. Of course, the purpose of the power of attorney was to take care of your father's expenses, not to make gifts to your sister. You should consult an attorney about your rights.
Uh oh. The power of attorney lapsed once your father passed, but actions your sister took pursuant to the power of attorney might be upheld by the court. Of course, the purpose of the power of attorney was to take care of your father's expenses, not to make gifts to your sister. You should consult an attorney about your rights.
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What can I legally do if attorney handed the case off to another attorney but still thinks he's entitled to his contingency?

Answered by attorney Christine James
Estate Planning lawyer at James Law Group
Did you have a written fee agreement with your brother? If so what does it say? It should say if he did not complete the case he would be entitled to the reasonable value of his services, which sounds like would be very little if he was only on the case for 4 weeks. If you did not have a written fee agreement he is entitled to either nothing or the reasonable value of his services but that would be determined by fee arbitration. I don't see how he would ever be entitled to 33% if he did not complete the case.
Did you have a written fee agreement with your brother? If so what does it say? It should say if he did not complete the case he would be entitled to the reasonable value of his services, which sounds like would be very little if he was only on the case for 4 weeks. If you did not have a written fee agreement he is entitled to either nothing or the reasonable value of his services but that would be determined by fee arbitration. I don't see how he would ever be entitled to 33% if he did not complete the case.
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What does the trust, estate and the annuity contract mean?

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Answered by attorney Gerald A Bagazinski (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Gerald A. Bagazinski
If the beneficiary is dead, his share gets reallocated among the beneficiaries. I suspect he was the beneficiary of the annuity and the trust or the estate was the alternate annuity. Your father predeceased his brother so he never became the beneficiary. If your dad died after your brother, you should hire an attorney.
If the beneficiary is dead, his share gets reallocated among the beneficiaries. I suspect he was the beneficiary of the annuity and the trust or the estate was the alternate annuity. Your father predeceased his brother so he never became the beneficiary. If your dad died after your brother, you should hire an attorney.
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