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Tupman 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).

LeBeau - Thelen, LLP

4.5
70 Reviews

  • 9801 Camino Media, Suite 103, Bakersfield, CA 93311

  • Law Firm with 19 lawyers2 awards

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Trial Practice, Federal Practice, and 19 more

Thomas Ashton Crear
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Joseph S. Pearl, LL.M - A Professional Law Corporation

4.7
16 Reviews

  • 1400 Chester Ave., Suite K, Bakersfield, CA 93301

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersTaxation, Business Transactions, and 5 more

Joseph Pearl
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Bigger & Harman, APC

5.0
135 Reviews

  • 33330 H Street, Suite 203 H Street, Suite 2330 H Street, Suite 2033, Bakersfield, CA 93301

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • For more than a decade, we at Bigger & Harman, APC have helped countless individuals successfully challenge traffic offenses throughout California. Our legal team has become known... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, and 2 more

Mark Bigger
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Bigger & Harman, APC

5.0
62 Reviews

  • 1701 Westwind Drive, Suite 203, Bakersfield, CA 93301

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer1 award

  • A law firm practicing estate planning law.

  • Estate Planning LawyersSpeeding & Traffic Ticket, Law Practice Mgmt, and 4 more

Paul Harman
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The Gorski Firm, APC

4.6
63 Reviews

  • 1430 Truxtun Avenue, 5th Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • Bakersfield Bankruptcy Attorney

  • Estate Planning LawyersBankruptcy, Business Law, and 134 more

  • Free Consultation

Vincent Gorski
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Underwood Law Firm

5.0
76 Reviews

  • 1712 19th Street, Suite 101, Bakersfield, CA 93301

  • Law Firm with 2 lawyers2 awards

  • Retain a dedicated traffic lawyer to fight for you!

  • Estate Planning LawyersCriminal Lawyer, Misdemeanors, and 20 more

  • Free Consultation

Kari Underwood
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Clifford & Brown A Professional Corporation

4.4
155 Reviews

  • 1430 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 900, Bakersfield, CA 93301

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers1 award

  • Attorneys at Law

  • Estate Planning LawyersGeneral Civil Practice, Federal Practice, and 41 more

Winifred Thomson Hoss
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Borton Petrini, LLP

4.3
47 Reviews

  • 5060 California Avenue, Suite 700, Bakersfield, CA 93309+9 locations

  • Law Firm with 39 lawyers2 awards

  • Since 1899, Borton Petrini, LLP has offered high quality legal services in all of the practice areas described above through its California network of ten regional offices. The... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersAdministrative Law, Adoption Law, and 129 more

Michael Stump
Partner
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Coleman & Horowitt, LLP

4.6
92 Reviews

  • Serving Bakersfield, CA

  • Law Firm with 14 lawyers3 awards

  • Coleman & Horowitt, LLP operates from a philosophy of providing our clients with maximum service. The relationship between the client and the firm is further reinforced by our... Read More

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Litigation, Trial Practice, and 15 more

Justin Romig
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Herrig, Vogt & Hensley, LLP

4.5
34 Reviews

  • Serving Bakersfield, CA

  • Law Firm with 10 lawyers3 awards

  • Serving the People who Build America

  • Estate Planning LawyersCivil Trial Practice Relating to Public, Private Construction Contracts, and 80 more

Kate Halligan
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John R. Reedy

  • 3434 Truxton Ave., Ste. 220, Bakersfield, CA 93301-3042

John J. Burke, Jr.

  • 5500 Ming Avenue, Suite 225, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Christopher M. Dietrich

  • 1401 19th St., Ste. 440, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Law Offices of Gerald H. Oldfield

  • 1670 M St., Bakersfield, CA 93301

Law Offices of Dake, Braun & Monje, LLP

  • 1801 18th Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301

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Law Office of G. Gong

  • 230 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301-5312

Law Office of Darrell H. Voth

  • 1144 7th Street, Wasco, CA 93280-8158

James H. Drennan, Esq.

  • 2309 E. Hills Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93306

Jones & Beardsley, P.C.

  • 10,000 Stockdale Highway, Ste. 350, Bakersfield, CA 93311

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Young & Nichols

  • 1901 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301

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Law Office of Benjamin R. Greene and Associates

  • 230 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Marvin R. Coston Attorney Attorney at Law

  • 2028 Torrey Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93312

Richard G. McBurnie

  • 3761 Bernard St., Ste. 107, Bakersfield, CA 93306-3026

Law Offices of Kenneth M. Byrum

  • 5060 California Ave., Ste. 620, Bakersfield, CA 93309-7073

Leo M. Hinds

  • 1920 20th St., Bakersfield, CA 93301-4214

Errol G. Shaw, A P.C.

  • 330 H St., Bakersfield, CA 93304

Fennemore

  • 5080 California Avenue, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Stacy H. Bowman

  • 2032 17th St., Bakersfield, CA 93301

The Law Offices of Rosetta N. Reed

  • 4900 California Ave., Suite 210-B, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Frank J. Cicone, Law Corporation

  • 5601 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93309

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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.

How can I try to get a copy of my grandmother’s will before the new one dated August 30?

James Bloomfield Oberholtzer
Answered by attorney James Bloomfield Oberholtzer
Estate Planning lawyer at James Oberholtzer, Chartered
You are on the right track. Keep pushing for more information. I agree that there may be something not right here. Hire an attorney now. Write a letter to the attorneys, send it certified mail and ask for a response within 7 days. Hang in there until you get real answers.
You are on the right track. Keep pushing for more information. I agree that there may be something not right here. Hire an attorney now. Write a letter to the attorneys, send it certified mail and ask for a response within 7 days. Hang in there until you get real answers.
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What happens if you own a closely held corporation and die without a Will?

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Answered by attorney Douglas A Tull (Unclaimed Profile)
Estate Planning lawyer at Douglas A. Tull, P.C. Attorney at Law
Whether he has a will or not, if he is the "owner" (sole), then the corporation would have to be "probated" as an asset of his estate, and distributed to his heirs as determined by the laws of intestacy. Not sure what you mean about only two people being in the corporation - if you mean two shareholders, then it would be your father's shares that have to be probated - and the heirs would be "co-owners" of the corporation with the other shareholder. Sometimes, shareholders have "buy sell agreements" with their fellow shareholders that require purchase of their stock on death. In that case, if your father has fellow shareholders and they have an agreement - and your father dies, the estate may have to "sell" the stock to the other shareholder. That would still probably require probate to legally transfer title to the stock. There are other implications, too, such as corporate income taxes and other business taxes to consider.
Whether he has a will or not, if he is the "owner" (sole), then the corporation would have to be "probated" as an asset of his estate, and distributed to his heirs as determined by the laws of intestacy. Not sure what you mean about only two people being in the corporation - if you mean two shareholders, then it would be your father's shares that have to be probated - and the heirs would be "co-owners" of the corporation with the other shareholder. Sometimes, shareholders have "buy sell agreements" with their fellow shareholders that require purchase of their stock on death. In that case, if your father has fellow shareholders and they have an agreement - and your father dies, the estate may have to "sell" the stock to the other shareholder. That would still probably require probate to legally transfer title to the stock. There are other implications, too, such as corporate income taxes and other business taxes to consider.
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Do I have the right to go and see how much damage has occurred in my property?

Dara J. Goldsmith
Answered by attorney Dara J. Goldsmith
Estate Planning lawyer at Goldsmith & Guymon, P.C.
Additional factors need to be considered, does she have a life estate or is the property in trust and she is allowed to reside there? If it is in trust ,what does the trust provide? If it is not in trust, then you are probably out of luck, unless there is a provision in the deed. You should probably have all documents reviewed by an attorney before you do or don't do something about the issue.
Additional factors need to be considered, does she have a life estate or is the property in trust and she is allowed to reside there? If it is in trust ,what does the trust provide? If it is not in trust, then you are probably out of luck, unless there is a provision in the deed. You should probably have all documents reviewed by an attorney before you do or don't do something about the issue.
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