What is Probate?Written by David R. Baker
What is Probate? Nobody voluntarily chooses probate. People are too busy or preoccupied with health or other issues to plan. They pass away without a living trust and their heirs----usually their children---- find that they can’t sell Mom or Dad’s house without a court order or can’t transfer Mom or Dad’s bank account without court approval. Even with a will, they may be forced to file a probate proceeding. Alternatives to Probate Because probate is expensive and time consuming, a responsible attorney first tries to determine if there is an alternative to probate. In California, most common alternatives to probate are a Spousal Property Petition (if there is a surviving spouse) or a small estate transfer (if value of estate is less than $100,000). If these and other alternatives to probate are unavailable, then only recourse for decedent’s heirs is to file a probate proceeding.
| | Compensation For Car Accident and Injury Victims-Ohio Written by Anthony Castelli Attorney At Law
Compensation For Car Accident and Injury Victims-Ohio If you are injured by negligence of another in State of Ohio your are entitled to compensation for certain damages. First let's define negligence. It is failure to do what a reasonably careful person would do under circumstances. The damages recoverable are as follows:1. medical expenses past and future 2. Lost wages past and future 3. Pain and Suffering past and future 4. Loss of enjoyment of life past and future 5. Disfiguremnt from scarring past and future
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