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Chain of Title: What You Should Know
Uncover the secrets of property ownership with 'Chain of Title: What You Should Know'.
Sep 24, 20242 min read
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Heggstad Petition In California
A Heggstad petition in California probate is used when real property was not transferred into a trust before the decedent’s death.
Jun 24, 20242 min read
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WHAT IS PAYOFF / SUB-ESCROW?
Sub-escrow (loan payoff) is an extremely important service provided by title companies to facilitate the handling of money.
Jun 3, 20242 min read
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GRANT DEED VS. QUITCLAIM DEED
Both instruments are common in California and convey ownership of property to another person. GRANT DEED: The grantor transfers all of...
Apr 1, 20241 min read
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What Are Successor Trustee Duties When the Grantor Has Passed?
If you are the Successor Trustee of a Trust, there are several actions you'll need to take once the Grantor passes away. Learn more with...
Mar 4, 20243 min read
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How the California Escrow Process Works?
New Venture Escrow The duration of the escrow process varies depending on the circumstances, but typically it takes 30 to 60 days. It's...
Feb 5, 20241 min read
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How to Create a Living Trust in the State of California
Singh Law Firm How to Create a Living Trust in the State of California Creating a Living Trust in California comes with numerous...
Jan 29, 20243 min read
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Question to Think - When Will I Know I Need an Estate Plan?
Is it too early to plan? I am an Estate Planning attorney. Therefore, my standard answer is that it is never too early to plan. The three...
Aug 23, 20232 min read
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What You Should Know About Trusts
Sdenia Ponce Sdenia.ponce@ltic.com 619.581.7226
May 8, 20231 min read
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IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS SPOTTING RED FLAGS ON THE PRELIMINARY REPORT
PROPERTY TAX: These are usually standard, showing the status of the current tax year. Postponed property taxes are a red flag because...
May 1, 20235 min read
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Why Does Someone Need a Will or Revocable Living Trust?
What Motivates Someone to Create an Estate Plan? Most of us just learned of Estate Planning from life. Perhaps it was a movie – we’re all...
Mar 27, 20232 min read
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How to Avoid a Trustee Conflict of Interest
So as we discussed in another blog (please see “Trustee Duties” here; https://myestate- plan.com/blog/ ), one of the Trustee's duties is...
Oct 19, 20223 min read
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