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Law Office of Danny Cochetas

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  • 224 San Augustine Way, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Serving the Santa Cruz, Tuolumne County and Surrounding Areas

  • Estate Planning LawyersWrongful Death / Survival Action Medical Malpractice, Intellectual Property, and 10 more

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Law Office of Lisa Zitowitz Greenburg

5.0
3 Reviews

  • 55 River Street, Suite 100, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • The Law Office of Lisa Zitowitz Greenburg stands as a beacon of trust and advocacy, focusing on estate planning, including wills, trusts, probate, and trust administration. The... Read More

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Law Office of Emily J. Buchbinder A Professional Corporation

5.0
17 Reviews

  • 525 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • The Law Office of Emily J. Buchbinder, A Professional Corporation, is a boutique firm dedicated to providing personalized legal services in estate planning, trust administration,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersTrust Administration, Taxation, and 2 more

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Penrose Chun & Gorman LLP

4.6
46 Reviews

  • 1200 Pacific Avenue, Suite 260, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

  • Law Firm with 4 lawyers2 awards

  • Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay Area Estate Planning, Real Estate and Civil Law Firm. We handle Estate Planning, Estate Litigation, Probate, Real Estate, Business, Land Use,... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersProbate Trust Administration, Real Estate Law, and 5 more

Khrystsina Kisel
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Law Office of Danny Cochetas

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  • Serving Santa Cruz County, California

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • Serving the Santa Cruz, Tuolumne County and Surrounding Areas

  • Estate Planning LawyersWrongful Death / Survival Action Medical Malpractice, Intellectual Property, and 10 more

  • Free Consultation

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Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss A Professional Corporation

4.5
106 Reviews

  • Serving Santa Cruz County, California

  • Law Firm with 20 lawyers2 awards

  • The largest law firm on the Central Coast with experienced attorneys specializing in a full array of professional legal services. Stability, Service and Commitment to our... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersBusiness Law, Commercial Litigation, and 81 more

Yvonne Ascher
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Loew Law Group

5.0
48 Reviews

  • Serving Santa Cruz 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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Lucille Des Jardins

  • 555 Soquel Avenue, Suite 290, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

John M. Maraldo

  • 1003 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville, CA 95076-3201

The Law Offices of Michael L. Corman

  • 740 Front Street, Suite 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Mitchell A. Jackman

  • 700 Frederick St., Ste. 306, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Allison Brumbach

  • 100 Doyle St., Ste. A, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Schalk, Robert P.

  • 550 Water St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060-4124

Crowley & Brereton Law Offices

  • 1362 Pacific Ave., Ste. 220, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Law Office of Kevin Hoeke

  • Soquel, CA 95073-0044

The Law Offices of Keith M. Dysart

  • 303 Potrero, Ste. 42-203, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Timothy G. Cleary

  • 2805 Porter St., Soquel, CA 95073-2422

Gregory N. Dolton Attorney at Law

  • 541 Henry Cowell Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Law Office of Jennifer J. Gray, APC

  • 133 Mission St., Ste. 280, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

The Freed Law Firm

  • 422 Vista del Mar Drive, Aptos, CA 95003

Allison & Nordquist LLP

  • Scotts Valley, CA 95067-6271

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The Grunsky Law Firm PC

  • 240 Westgate Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076-2453

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Rinehart Law Offices

  • 147 S. River Street, Suite 234-A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

The Grunsky Law Firm PC

  • 101 Cooper Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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David W. Gorley

  • 4301 Scotts Valley Dr., Ste. 4, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Mark A. Millenacker

  • 1812 Hector W., Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Baskin & Grant, LLP

  • 331 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Brian J. Duckworth

  • 105 Esmeralda Ct., Santa Cruz, CA 95060-1652

Thoits, Love, Hershberger & McLean A Professional Law Corporation

  • 8030 Soquel Avenue, Suite 100, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Mary Christerson Torrez

  • 311 Bonita Dr., Aptos, CA 95003

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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 do I do to keep the land in our family as the deed states?

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Answered by attorney Brian Haggerty (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Minor, Bandonis & Haggerty P.C.
In general, the law will not support restraints on alienation. People own land, and usually they are free to sell the land. It is possible to put deed restrictions on land, but not "forever." The words "to have and to hold by the grantee forever" and the like are ancient forms which used to be required I'm talking England after Magna Carta. You could have a lawyer investigate particular transactions.
In general, the law will not support restraints on alienation. People own land, and usually they are free to sell the land. It is possible to put deed restrictions on land, but not "forever." The words "to have and to hold by the grantee forever" and the like are ancient forms which used to be required I'm talking England after Magna Carta. You could have a lawyer investigate particular transactions.
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How do I add my children’s names to the title of my house?

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Answered by attorney Phillip Gustavo Day (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Law Offices of Phillip Day, P.L.
Prepare a new deed. However, you may not need to depending on what you are trying to accomplish. I would highly recommend speaking to an estate planning attorney and discuss your overall objective. Florida homestead rules may come into play and you may not need to do anything. Also, by adding your children to your title, you will be creating gift tax consequences and built-in capital gain issues for your children. Doing things in a vacuum may trigger the proverbial can of worms so tread softly and get some good guidance.
Prepare a new deed. However, you may not need to depending on what you are trying to accomplish. I would highly recommend speaking to an estate planning attorney and discuss your overall objective. Florida homestead rules may come into play and you may not need to do anything. Also, by adding your children to your title, you will be creating gift tax consequences and built-in capital gain issues for your children. Doing things in a vacuum may trigger the proverbial can of worms so tread softly and get some good guidance.
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Is probate lengthy or hard? Wouldn't it be good, to leave her checking account open so medicare and champus (sp?) can be auto-paid?

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Answered by attorney Jayne L. Sebby (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Jayne L. Sebby
If the estate is small and there is a will, probate doesn't need to be lengthy or difficult. Probate protects the estate by giving creditors and debtors of the estate deadlines by which they have to act. I would recommend that your mother's accounts be kept open unless the power of attorney document specifically permits your brother to close and/or consolidate accounts.
If the estate is small and there is a will, probate doesn't need to be lengthy or difficult. Probate protects the estate by giving creditors and debtors of the estate deadlines by which they have to act. I would recommend that your mother's accounts be kept open unless the power of attorney document specifically permits your brother to close and/or consolidate accounts.
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