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Adele Schneidereit

Avoiding Years-Long Probate: Important Changes for Small Estates and Family Homes

California Probate Court departments have faced significant backlogs since the onset of COVID-19. In response, the California Legislature enacted substantial reforms to small estate probate procedures...

Estate Planning

Aug 10, 2025

Adele Schneidereit

Should I Obtain a Medical Power of Attorney for My Child Over the Age of 18?

Upon reaching the age of 18, your child is legally recognized as an adult. This significant milestone, while a source of pride and celebration, also brings substantial changes in the management of the...

Estate Planning

Aug 24, 2024

Adele Schneidereit

Understanding the Different Types of Probate Litigation

Probate litigation is a legal process that occurs when someone contests or challenges a will or estate plan after a person’s death. Probate litigation can be a complicated and emotional process, which...

Estate Planning

May 1, 2023

Adele Schneidereit

Difference Between a Will and a Trust

What’s The Difference Between a Will and A Trust in California? Wills and Trusts are vastly different types of documents. They may seem similar in some respects, but they are more different than they ...

Estate Planning

Jan 15, 2023

Adele Schneidereit

Problems with Transfer on Death Deed in California

I get a lot of calls from people asking me if a California Transfer on Death Deed (TODD) is a good substitute for a Revocable Trust. Unfortunately, the answer is no because there are too many problems...

Estate Planning

Sep 27, 2022

Adele Schneidereit

Removing Property from An Irrevocable Trust in CA Is A No No

Recently, our firm settled a case for a client where the client received his entire inheritance as part of the settlement. Our client came to us and said that his mom had passed away 6 months prior. H...

Estate Planning

Sep 12, 2022

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