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Castro Valley Probate Lawyer - How much does the Court supervise the Executor or Administrator during the probate process?

Friday, March 11, 2011 by Patrick Z. Riley

Patrick Z. Riley, an experienced attorney in probate law and certified specialist in the area, discusses how much court supervision a castro valley executor or administrator can expect during the probate process.... Read More
Posted at 19:15 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Wills and Probate

Oakland Probate Attorney - If the decedent named me as executor in his or her Will, am I required to serve?

Friday, March 4, 2011 by Patrick Z. Riley

Patrick Z. Riley, an Oakland Probate Attorney and certified specialist in estate planning, probate and trust law, discusses whether an individual is required to act as executor if he or she is nominated to be executor in a Will.... Read More
Posted at 19:27 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Wills and Probate

Fremont Probate Lawyer - Where is the appropriate location (venue) for a Probate to be Filed? Where Will the Probate Hearing be Held?

Friday, March 4, 2011 by Patrick Z. Riley

Fremont probate lawyer Patrick Z. Riley discusses the appropriate location to file a probate upon the death of a family member or loved one.... Read More
Posted at 19:04 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Wills and Probate

Hayward probate lawyer - Here is a List of Questions you Should Ask a Hayward Probate Attorney

Monday, February 7, 2011 by Patrick Z. Riley

Hayward probate lawyer Patrick Z. Riley (with offices to serve Hayward clients in Fremont and Oakland) outlines questions that you should discuss with an attorney prior to hiring him or her to represent you in a probate matter.... Read More
Posted at 00:19 AM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Wills and Probate

San Leandro probate lawyer - Are You a California Bar Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law?

Sunday, February 6, 2011 by Patrick Z. Riley

San Leandro probate lawyer Patrick Z. Riley (with offices to serve San Leandro clients in Fremont and Oakland) discusses the requirements that must be met for an attorney to become a certified specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law.... Read More
Posted at 23:50 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Wills and Probate

San Leandro Probate Lawyer - Are Pay-on-Death Accounts (POD), Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits or Retirement Accounts (401k, 403b, IRA, Roth IRA) subject to probate?

Monday, January 24, 2011 by Patrick Z. Riley

San Leandro probate attorney Patrick Z. Riley (with offices to serve San Leandro clients in Oakland and Fremont) discusses whether life insurance or retirement benefits must go through the probate process when an individual dies.... Read More
Posted at 20:24 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Wills and Probate

Questions You Should Ask a Union City Probate Attorney - Do You Specialize or Focus in the Area of Probate Law?

Sunday, January 9, 2011 by Patrick Z. Riley

Union City probate lawyer Patrick Z. Riley (with offices to serve Union City clients in Fremont and Oakland) discusses the type of questions you should ask when hiring an attorney to represent you in a probate matter.... Read More
Posted at 12:49 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Wills and Probate

Union City Probate Attorney - What Should I do Upon the Death of a Loved One? What Documents does a Probate Lawyer Need?

Friday, December 10, 2010 by Patrick Z. Riley

Union City probate attorney Patrick Z. Riley (with offices to serve Union City clients in Fremont and Oakland) discusses what steps surviving family members should take after the death of a loved one.... Read More
Posted at 19:03 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Wills and Probate

San Leandro Probate Attorney - Who May Act as the Administrator or Executor of an Estate? May I be Appointed Administrator or Executor?

Friday, November 12, 2010 by Patrick Z. Riley

If the decedent dies without a Will (or "intestate"), the individuals who are entitled to serve as the administrator or executor of the estate, in order of priority, are:


the decedent's surviving spouse or domestic partner; the decedent's children; the decedent's grandchild; or the decedent's parents, or sibling.

If the decedent dies with a Will that names the executor, that individual is entitled to... Read More
Posted at 13:06 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Wills and Probate

Castro Valley Probate Attorney - Can You Do a Probate Yourself Or Do You Need A Probate Attorney?

Friday, November 5, 2010 by Patrick Z. Riley

Castro Valley probate lawyer Patrick Z. Riley (with offices to serve Castro Valley clients in both Oakland and Fremont) discusses why selecting an attorney who is Certified Specialist in Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Law, instead of attempting to do it yourself, is a smart decision.... Read More
Posted at 17:30 PM  |  PERMALINK
Topic: Wills and Probate
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