Update for Summary Probate Procedures

Update for Summary Probate Procedures

The Judicial Council of California has announced updated dollar limits for summary probate procedures, effective April 1, 2025: • Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property: increased to $208,850 (previously $184,500). • Affidavit Regarding Real Property of Small...
Case Alert: Standing in Partition Actions

Case Alert: Standing in Partition Actions

In Amundson v. Catello, the Court found that heirs of a probate estate do not have standing in a partition action until a final order of distribution is entered. While probate proceedings were underway, co-owner of property with decedent brought action against two of...
AB 1003: Wage Theft is Grand Theft

AB 1003: Wage Theft is Grand Theft

With the recent passage of AB 1003, employers who intentionally steal their employees’ wages, including tips in excess of $950 per employee (or $2,350 from a croup of employees) may be charged with “grand theft.”  Adding a section to the California Penal Code, the...
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