The biggest cost in a Florida probate proceeding are usually attorneys’ fees. Although there are other costs (such as filing fees, publication costs, or accounting fees), the bulk of probate expenses are attributable to the fee paid to the attorney who represents the personal representative(s) of the estate. And because Florida rules require an attorney for most probate cases, attorney’s fees are usually an unavoidable part of the process. Source: fortenberrylaw.com
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Attorney Stephen G. Cohen said in court papers Tuesday that Wayne County Probate Judge Freddie Burton Jr. conspired with John Chase Jr. and Melvin Jefferson Jr. to rack up more than $507,000 in mostly unnecessary legal fees. Cohen claims the estate is $88,000 in debt. Source: touchfm.org
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Rosa Parks’ Estate Drained By Judge In Wayne County, Mich., Attorney Claims.
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Attorney: Judge, Lawyers Drained Rosa Parks Estate
Michigan Judge Caught Trying To Steal From Rosa Parks
Attorney Stephen G. Cohen said in court papers Tuesday that Wayne County Probate Judge Freddie Burton Jr. conspired with John Chase Jr. and Melvin Jefferson Jr. to rack up more than $507,000 in mostly unnecessary legal fees. Cohen claims the estate is $88,000 in debt. READ MORE. Source: thebuzzcincy.com
Lawyer for Rosa Parks Estate Sues Judge and Two Lawyers
A probate judge and two court-appointed lawyers from Wayne County have been sued by a lawyer after accusing them of taking property from the estate of Rosa Parks. The lawyer, Stephen G. Cohen, said that Judge Freddie Burton Jr. worked along with probate lawyers John chase Jr. and Melvin Jefferson Jr. to accumulate $507,000 in legal fees that left the estate $88,000 in debt. It is also alleged that Burton used secret hearings and improper rulings to help the pair of lawyers create a breach of confidentiality dispute that was false. Source: jdjournal.com
Parks Institute accuses probate judge of misconduct in court filing
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Attorney: Judge, lawyers drained Rosa Parks estate
Attorney Stephen G. Cohen said in court papers Tuesday that Wayne County Probate Judge Freddie Burton Jr. conspired with John Chase Jr. and Melvin Jefferson Jr. to rack up more than $507,000 in mostly unnecessary legal fees. Cohen claims the estate is $88,000 in debt. Source: kttc.com
May 14th, 2012 Free Initial Phone Consultation – Holston Vaughan, L.L.C. – Mobile Probate Lawyer – Mobile County, Alabama Estate Planning Attorney. www.holstonvaughan.com/lawyer-attorney-1795449.html What do you think about this? Source: estateplanninglawyerreviews.com
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Probate Process Oops: Allegation of Will Forgery Against AL Lawyer
Maybe it’s that time of the year for estate planning attorney malfeasance. After previously discussing a California attorney that married her elderly client, it is now time to turn our attention to an Alabama estate planning attorney that is facing some unsavory allegations. Source: newyorkestateplanningnews.com
South Carolina Probate Records: Find SC Families on your Mobile Phone
Mobile Phone Friendly. Your password also works on your mobile phone! Now, no matter where you are, you can find information about your ancestors. Georgia Pioneers South Carolina Pioneers North Carolina Pioneers Virginia Pioneers Kentucky Pioneers Genealogy-Books No need to download an ap from computer Simply enter the website address of http://www.georgiapioneers.com into your mobile phone to be re-directed to a special ap which provides password access to all of the above websites. Then, opt to add it to your home screen. Easy. All of the wills and other records are easily viewed on the iphone. “Find your Ancestors on South Carolina Pioneers.net” “Subscribe and view documents” Source: blogspot.com
Qualifying to begin Wednesday
x3Cpx3EOn July 31, voters will head to the polls to choose local leaders for the next four years and anyone wishing to have their name on the ballot must qualify next week.x3Cbr /x3EBeginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, residents who plan to run for the Bryan County Commission chairman and District 1 and 3 seatsx3B Board of Educationx3B sheriffx3B probate judgex3B tax commissionerx3B coronerx3B clerk of superior courtx3B state court judgex3B or state court solicitor can qualify at different locations in the county. x3Cbr /x3ECandidates have until noon Friday to qualify. x3Cbr /x3EAccording to Deputy Probate Clerk Marcia Wells, those who wish to qualify as a Democrat for the General Primary election should file with the Bryan County Probate Court at either the County Administrative Complex in Richmond Hill or the Bryan County Courthouse in Pembroke.x3Cbr /x3EAnyone who wishes to qualify as a Republican should contact Rick Gardner, former county commissioner and chairman of the Bryan County Republican Party, at Room 217 in the County Administrative Complex in Richmond Hill. x3Cbr /x3EGardner said candidates are responsible for filling out forms, paying fees associated with various positions and ensuring their forms are notarized.x3Cbr /x3EForms for qualifying can be found on the Secretary of Statex26rsquox3Bs website at www.sos.ga.gov, he said.x3Cbr /x3EFees for each seat vary. To qualify for the chairman position ofx26nbspx3B the Bryan County Commission, candidates must pay $90. To qualify as a district commissioner for the District 1 and 3 seats, a fee of $45 must be paid. Board of Education candidates must pay $54 to qualify for the vice chairman, District 2 and District 3 seats.x3Cbr /x3ETo qualify as a candidate for sheriff, a fee of $1,943.28 must be paid. To qualify for probate judge, clerk of superior court or tax commissioner, candidates must pay $1,591.05. x3Cbr /x3EState court judge candidates must pay $3,354.51 to qualify, while state court solicitor candidates must pay $2,200.75. Candidates for coroner must pay $126.02.x3Cbr /x3EAdditionally, anyone qualifying for a position in the coming election should do so in accordance to the new county district lines.x3Cbr /x3EAccording to Chief Registrar Warren Miller, the new county lines have not been approved but county officials expect them to get approval any day now.x3Cbr /x3Ex26ldquox3BThe elections superintendent said wex26rsquox3Bre going with the new lines,x26rdquox3B he said. x26ldquox3BThe Board of Education has been totally finalized and the county is right on the verge and itx26rsquox3Bs exactly the same (as the Board of Education district map). There is no difference.x26rdquox3Bx3Cbr /x3EFor more information about new district maps, contact the County Voting Office at 653x2D3895.x3Cbr /x3EFor more information about qualifying, candidates are urged to visit the Secretary of Statex26rsquox3Bs website at www.sos.ga.gov. x3Cbr /x3EFor more information about qualifying as a Republican, contact Gardner at 313x2D3914. Other candidates can contact the Bryan County Probate Court at 653x2D3856 or 756x2D8559.x3C/px3E Source: bryancountynews.net
SIMS v. ESTATE OF EDWINA WEST, 2110150., February 24, 2012
Our supreme court has held that, “[w]hen the administration of an estate is removed from the probate court to the circuit court, the circuit court typically takes the proceeding where the probate court left off.” Ex parte Farley, 981 So.2d 392, 396 (Ala.2007); see also Estate of Autry v. McDonald, 322 So.2d 377, 379 (Ala.1976); Ex parte Stephens, 233 Ala. 167, 169, 170 So. 771, 773 (1936) (“When the circuit court, in the exercise of its unquestioned jurisdiction, reached out and brought before it for administration the estate ․, it took over that estate, and the proceedings had therein, just where they stood when the same were taken over. The order of removal did not serve to set aside or to annul what had been properly done theretofore in the probate court, but rather to ‘pick up the proceedings’ where the probate court had left off․”). In addition, “[w]hen the administration of the estate is removed, all aspects of the administration must be removed .” Ex parte Clayton, 514 So.2d 1013, 1017 (Ala.1987). Notably, however, removal of the administration of an estate does not “deem[ ] [previous orders of the probate court] to be vitiated and voided.” White v. Hilbish, 282 Ala. 498, 502, 213 So.2d 230, 234 (1968). Once a probate court has “reached a final judgment prior to removal of the administration of the estate[,] ․ it [is] unnecessary and improper to retry the claim against the estate.” Ex parte Clayton, 514 So.2d at 1017. Source: findlaw.com
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www.lonestarlawyer.net Probate Estate Lawyer Houston Texas (713) 572-5246 Howard Kahn has collected millions of dollars in bankruptcy litigation, commercial lawsuits, intellectual property contract disputes, personal injury judgements, and more for his clients. He is a highly skilled litigator that can present complex topics in easy-to-understand terms. He uses his integrity and knowledge of the law to help his clients claim justice and compensation. Howard Kahn is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of the United States, US Court of Appeals – 5th Circuit, US District Court – Southern District of Texas, and the Supreme Court of the State of Texas. Call Mr. Kahn today for a free consultation. Howard M. Kahn, PC 2855 Mangum Road, Suite 315 Houston, TX 77092 (713) 572-5246 Source: loku.com
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Federation of Families for Gentle Beginners Yoga: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Instructor Liz Connell. Wear loose, comfortable clothes. Mats provided (you can bring your own). Four classes $48; eight classes $80. Ballet Spartanburg, Chapman Cultural Center, St. John Street. Walk-ins welcome or register at 583-0339. Source: blackwomenandmoney.com
probate dollar: Facebook falls flat in public debut
The IPO almost certainly will enrich other up-and-coming entrepreneurs as Zuckerberg uses the company’s cash and stock to buy other startups in an effort to being in other talented engineers and promising technology. That’s what has been doing for years. Since it went public in 2004, Google has spent $10.2 billion buying nearly 200 other companies. Those figures don’t include Google’s still-pending $12.5 billion acquisition of cellphone maker Motorola Mobility Holdings Inc., which is still awaiting regulatory approval in China. Source: blogspot.com
Taking the Yuck Out of a Palo Alto Probate or Trust Sale
If your are the Executor or Personal Representative for a home in Trust or Probate you may be faced with a home to sell that can be anywhere from in need of a little TLC all the way to being totally gross. So the question is what can you do to not overly expose the estate to liablilty while still doing what you can to maximize the price you can get for the home. Source: trulia.com
For information about the best way to obtain a professionally-prepared, yet affordable, Will or Trust, or to discover the quickest and least expensive way to probate an estate in Idaho, visit the web site at http://BarryPeters-Law.com/. You will find Answers to commonly-asked Questions about the pros and cons of Living Trusts and Family Trusts. You will also find extensive information about the Probate process in Idaho. Source: legal-service.us
Statute of Limitations to Challenge Trust Administration : Florida Probate, Trust & Estate Blog
736.08135 Trust accountings.— (1) A trust accounting must be a reasonably understandable report from the date of the last accounting or, if none, from the date on which the trustee became accountable, that adequately discloses the information required in subsection (2). (2)(a) The accounting must begin with a statement identifying the trust, the trustee furnishing the accounting, and the time period covered by the accounting. (b) The accounting must show all cash and property transactions and all significant transactions affecting administration during the accounting period, including compensation paid to the trustee and the trustee’s agents. Gains and losses realized during the accounting period and all receipts and disbursements must be shown. (c) To the extent feasible, the accounting must identify and value trust assets on hand at the close of the accounting period. For each asset or class of assets reasonably capable of valuation, the accounting shall contain two values, the asset acquisition value or carrying value and the estimated current value. The accounting must identify each known noncontingent liability with an estimated current amount of the liability if known. (d) To the extent feasible, the accounting must show significant transactions that do not affect the amount for which the trustee is accountable, including name changes in investment holdings, adjustments to carrying value, a change of custodial institutions, and stock splits. (e) The accounting must reflect the allocation of receipts, disbursements, accruals, or allowances between income and principal when the allocation affects the interest of any beneficiary of the trust. (f) The trustee shall include in the final accounting a plan of distribution for any undistributed assets shown on the final accounting. (3) This section applies to all trust accountings rendered for any accounting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2003. Source: floridaprobatetrustlaw.com
I was in court in downtown Los Angeles yesterday on a real estate litigation issue and the judge mentioned several times that the upcoming calendar for motions was likely to drastically change. Apparently, based on the information the judge said (in passing), it looks like civil motions will only be heard during 2 half days per week. In other words, litigants would no longer be able to have their hearings scheduled throughout the week. I am not sure how this will affect things, but I know that under our current system many of the courtrooms already have pretty long calendars five days a week. If we switch to two days a week, then I would not be shocked if it took 6 months to get a hearing date in some courtrooms. There is no way to really know what will happen, until it happens, but I hope we do not slow cases down even further. Source: landandleaseca.com
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Transient Accused In Double Homicide Ordered To Stand Trial
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Nancy Newman found sufficient evidence to require Lehnen to proceed to trial for the May 2, 2011, stabbing and beating deaths of Lucien Bergez, 89, and Erica Escobar, 27, who lived in Santa Monica. Source: cbslocal.com
California police arrest two in killing of Chinese students
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UCLA Headlines May 18, 2012 / UCLA Newsroom
A UCLA study showing that a high-fructose diet can slow the brain and hamper memory and learning in rats — and that omega-3 fatty acids can minimize the damage — was highlighted today by CBS News.com, a WebMD blog, Discovery, the Pakistan News Service, Monsters & Critics, Science A Go-Go, Diets in Review, Emax Health and Food Navigator and Thursday by Forbes and a Los Angeles Times blog, among other outlets. Fernando Gomez-Pinilla, professor of neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and professor of integrative biology and physiology in the UCLA College of Letters and Science, was quoted in the coverage. Source: ucla.edu
Students Forced to Sue School District and Unions to Get Quality Education, Not Union Permitted
The only specific reference to Alum Rock was in the identification of plaintiff Daniella Martinez, 10, whom the lawsuit says chose to transfer to a public charter school because “of the substantial risk that she would be assigned to a grossly ineffective teacher who impedes her equal access to the opportunity to receive a meaningful education.” The initial filing doesn’t cite evidence of specific teachers who negatively affected Daniella or the other seven defendants. It refers to studies by such groups as the National Council On Teacher Quality, which issued a blunt assessment of the tenure and dismissal practices of Los Angeles Unified, and on research by Hoover Institution author Eric Hanushek, who concludes that just by dismissing 6 to 10 percent of weakest teachers, students’ academic achievement and long-term earnings as adults would increase significantly. Source: capoliticalnews.com
EXCLUSIVE: Mila Kunis’ Stalker Pleads Not Guilty
RumorFix recently caught up with Meagan Good who set the record straight on all those DUI rumors floating around. Check out this video to hear what she had to say about all the confusion that started after police pulled her over on her 30th birthday. Source: rumorfix.com
Chatter Busy: Janice Dickinson: Evicted From Her L.A. Home !
Janice is sued by her landlords, who claim Janice stiffed ‘em out of 3 months of payments for a 3,000 square foot home she’s renting in West Los Angeles. And at $5,900-a-month, it definitely adds up – totaling $17,700! Source: blogspot.com
PI INFORMER: Private Investigator imposter to stand trial
Ortega was working with Jesse Escochea, a freelance cameraman, to investigate alleged corruption in Hawthorne stemming from rumors that employees snuck into City Hall and destroyed documents the night former City Manager Jag Pathirana was ousted by a new City Council majority in April 2010. “My role was uncovering corruption in the city of Hawthorne,” Escochea told the court. “As the Washington Post did during the Watergate investigation.” Though Escochea was not hired by Hawthorne officials, he appeared to be working with Ortega, who was hired by former City Manager Jim Mitsch in April 2010 – on the same day Mitsch was appointed to the position and the former city manager was ousted amid corruption rumors. Source: piinformer.com
UCLA extends bidding for Japanese garden in Bel
"Even though we are confident that all appropriate steps have been followed and that the meritless lawsuit will be dismissed, it is important that we minimize any legal impediments before we complete the bidding and sale process," UCLA Administrative Vice Chancellor Jack Powazek said in a statement. Source: latimes.com
Copying fees returned to probate court SalemNews.net LISBON – Columbiana County commissioners went along with a proposal that allows copying fees from juvenile/probate court go back to the court instead of into the county general fund, a move that could spur other offices to make the same request. Source: posterous.com
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vi. “Paulding County, Ohio – Death Records 1867-1872,” Gateway to the West, 2 vols (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co.: 1989), II: 334, for record, “Carle, Mary – d 9-15-1869; a 80-11-6; w; pd Emerald twp.; pb Maryland.”, originally published by Ruth Bowers and Anita Short, Gateway to the West , (42 mostly quarterly issues vols. 1A-11, 1967-1978), Vol 11 (1978); viewed as digital images, Genealogy.com (http://www.genealogy.com : accessed 31 Mar 2007); preface reports that these records are from “Death Record 1″ located in the Probate Court at the court house in Paulding. Continuing, “Page on which the record may be found in the original book is given in parenthesis. Only Persons over 40 years of age have been included in this record. Abbreviatons: d=died; m=married; w=widow or widower; s=single, pd=place of death; pb=place of birth; res=residence. Residence is the same as the place of death unless stated otherwise.” Source: blogspot.com
Florida Man May Have One Wife Too Many
According to Smith, Dean did nothing wrong, but Clavizzao lied about never being married. The official Web site for Pinellas County in Florida lists a case filed on April 20, 2009 by Clavizzao for a dissolution from Angel M.Clavizzao. The case file only showed that the case was filed and didn’t say whether the case was finished or whether a dissolution was granted. Source: typepad.com
Coroner funding plan draws favor of commissioner
Commissioner Mike Halleck reported at this week’s meeting he had just returned from a meeting of the County Commissioners Association of Ohio, where he learned of the bill introduced in the Ohio House. The bill allows commissioners to contract with another board of commissioners for coroner services, starting in 2017. Source: morningjournalnews.com
Quaker Quilts: “Boots on the Ground”
When asked what I think are the most valuable research tools I’ve come across, I always answer Tina Frantz and Pat Rowell. These two remarkable women contributed more to my research into Philena Cooper Hambleton’s family and life than any other sources available to me. I highly recommend to any of you who are trying to research a signature quilt, Quaker or not, to seek the help of willing “boots on the ground”–people who live in the geographical areas of your quilt’s inscribers. They can do leg work you cannot do from your home, and discover information you will never find in books or on the Internet. When you find someone willing to assist you, be aware that research usually involves costs. Always ask about charges or fees before formally requesting research work of others. It is fair expectation that you will have to pay someone for time spent searching files, copying documents, and mailing. This is just good research etiquette. Sometimes all that is asked is a donation to an organization in whatever amount you wish to pay. And sometimes fees are waived altogether, particularly if there is a potential for a scholarly publication or presentation that will bring positive publicity to the research provider. I became acquainted with Tina Frantz in 2002 when I first ventured to Columbiana County, Ohio. She was recommended to me by the owners of the B&B where my husband and I stayed just outside of Lisbon. On our first trip, Tina referred me by phone to local historical societies and libraries where I might find records I was seeking. In 2004, when we returned to Lisbon, Tina spent three days with us in her SUV negotiating flood-ravaged roads to take us to cemeteries, old houses, open land, and archives pertinent to the lives of the people named on Philena’s quilt. Source: quakerquilthistory.com
People you should know: Jim Fuhrmeister, Shelby County Probate Judge
Explain the purpose of mental health court. Mental health court is for Shelby County residents who have been charged with lesser crimes. Typically we’ll see domestic violence, minor assaults, minor theft crimes or drug crimes. They’re in the criminal justice system but have a diagnosed mental illness. It’s a voluntary program on their part; they can go through the criminal justice system if they choose. But, if they choose to apply to mental health court, they fill out an application and we have a case manager and we have a team. Source: wordpress.com
Austintown Attorney "Bo" Pritchard Facing Suspension, Jail Time
Well, I dont know what Bo’s issues are with his personal life although they may have an effect on his ability to perform his regular routines im guessing. I think Bo is a great guy! Ive known him in the community for a long time and he has never presented himself to be the bad guy they are making him out to be. Everybody has bad times and good times. I hope “Bo” that you can overcome this bombshell and continue on in the good you have done for so many here in the community. You have my best wishes! DALE Source: wkbn.com
Probate is the process of settling a decedent’s estate in court. Probate laws vary by state, and where you will need to file a probate action depends on the decedent’s residence at the time of his or her death and the location of his or her real property. An experienced Des Plaines attorney can help you understand and complete the probate process. Source: lawpmh.com
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The American Legal Journal
In 1989, the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws completed its work in drafting the Non-probate Transfers on Death Act. Several states – including North Dakota – enacted the Non-probate Transfers on Death Act. The act covers the transfer of personal and investment, business income property, marital property, retirement property and gifts. Recognizing the need for individuals to transfer real property without having to subject their real property to probate administration, the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws began drafting the Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act to supplements its Uniform Non-probate Transfers on Death Act. As of 2011, five other states followed North Dakota’s lead and adopted the new act. These states include Hawaii, Oregon, Nevada, Nebraska and Illinois. Probate lawyers and legislators commonly refer to these acts, as “will substitutes.” Source: americanlegaljournal.com
Detour Through History: Eggleston Probate File From Roscommon Co., MI
Hattie Cann, Oberlin, OH; Viola Edwards, Oberlin, OH; Darius Edwards, Delaware, OH; Lafayette Eggleston, Jr., New Plymouth, OH; Lavinia O’Neal, New Plymouth, OH; Esther E. Bay, New Plymouth, OH; Woman McLaughlin, Kansas City, MO; Elizabeth M. Roades, Kansas City, MO; Capt. McConaha, Kansas City, MO; Major McConaha, Kansas City, MO; Rachel Cowden, Decatur, IL; William McClintoch(k), Decatur, IL; Jay Teachout, Grand Rapids or Big Rapids, MI; Winifred Teachout, Grand Rapids or Big Rapids, MI; William Teachout, East Toledo, OH; Fred Teachout, Rockford, IL; Clara T. Price, Rockford, IL; Hattie Weeks, Tulllahoma, TN; George Lewis, 308 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL. Source: blogspot.com
A Story That Reveals How a Probate Lawyer Can Help You
Parks’ many nieces and nephews did not agree with her final Will and Living Trust. Rosa Parks was 85 years old when she finally created her Will and Trust. Her nieces and nephews argued that the Trust was not what Ms. Park really wanted. They sued to challenge the estate plan, accusing Ms. Steele of using undue influence on Ms. Parks, and sought to remove Ms. Steele and a retired judge as the trustees. After years in the probate court, a recent decision by the Michigan Supreme Court has settled the probate dispute over the estate of Rosa Parks. The court upheld the agreement that puts Parks’ friend and a former judge in charge of her estate. After a lot of legal wrangling, Rosa Parks’ wishes will finally be honored. Source: ezinemark.com
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Real Property Law, AIA Construction Contracts Subcommittee (8:00 A.M.) (IL MCLE Credit) Location: Deutsch Levy & Engel, 225 W. Washington Street, 17th Fl. Margery Newman with comparison of AIA A201 with ConsensusDOCS200. Source: blogspot.com
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Judge’s have to remove themselves from cases when they have personal or professional knowledge of the individuals who will be on trial. Does the same hold true when the defense council and their staff are family members? This case will involve defense council’s wife, sister & brother’s- in- law and mother & father – in- law. Can we do anything to have my cousin by marriage, (the defense attorney) and my natural cousin ( the video tech) removed from this case? We are very intimidated . My cousin the video tech, has been very emotionally unstable in the past, and was undergoing treatment for these problems in the past. Source: lawguru.com
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When there is no will, the family of the decedent must ask the New York Surrogate’s Court to issue Letters of Administration to appoint an administrator to take charge of the estate. The administrator is expected to follow New York intestacy law in distributing the assets. If a family agrees to a different arrangement, the agreement has to be in writing and approved by the court. As long as everyone is informed and agrees to the distribution in writing, the Court will generally approve and the administrator will be allowed to make the distribution. If the family members or interested parties are unable to agree on estate matters, then the Court will decide for them and make a ruling on how to distribute the assets to the decedent’s heirs and beneficiaries under New York intestate laws. Source: nyestateslawyer.com
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Does a Long Island Executor or Administrator Need An Attorney or Lawyer?
An executor has many duties that make the executor accountable to the estate and beneficiaries involving management of the estate assets and paying claims. An executor can be personal liable to the estate and the beneficiaries if the executor breaches a fiduciary duty or acts in an unlawful or harmful manner causing financial losses to the estate. It is in the best interests of the executor, the estate and the beneficiaries for the executor to work with an experienced Long Island probate attorney who can help guide the executor with the New York probate process. The attorney can assist the executor with the financial matters of the estate such as making accountings, investing and selling real estate, managing the estate assets, reviewing claims made by creditors and other interested parties, referring other professionals such as a CPA or Realtor or filing estate tax returns in order to facilitate the probate process and wind up and close the estate. Source: longislandestatesattorney.com
New York man defrauds elderly grandfather
When a family and probate court appointed the man guardian in 2006 he soon liquidated an account belonging to his grandfather, worth $250,000. He then took the money back to New York. The man used the money to purchase a flat-screen TV, a pickup truck and a semi automatic weapon and never filed a federal income tax return. The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigations Division investigated the activity. Source: stevenadlerlaw.com
Civil rights icon’s estate still in turmoil long after her death
Rosa Parks was married but she never had any children. During her lifetime it is estimated that she amassed an estate amounting to up to $8 million in assets. As part of her estate plan, she intended to give the majority of her estate and intellectual property to a trust for the benefit of the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development and to her longtime assistant and caregiver. This woman was also to administer the estate with the help of a retired judge. Source: miamiprobateblog.com
Detour Through History: Eggleston Probate File From Roscommon Co., MI
Hattie Cann, Oberlin, OH; Viola Edwards, Oberlin, OH; Darius Edwards, Delaware, OH; Lafayette Eggleston, Jr., New Plymouth, OH; Lavinia O’Neal, New Plymouth, OH; Esther E. Bay, New Plymouth, OH; Woman McLaughlin, Kansas City, MO; Elizabeth M. Roades, Kansas City, MO; Capt. McConaha, Kansas City, MO; Major McConaha, Kansas City, MO; Rachel Cowden, Decatur, IL; William McClintoch(k), Decatur, IL; Jay Teachout, Grand Rapids or Big Rapids, MI; Winifred Teachout, Grand Rapids or Big Rapids, MI; William Teachout, East Toledo, OH; Fred Teachout, Rockford, IL; Clara T. Price, Rockford, IL; Hattie Weeks, Tulllahoma, TN; George Lewis, 308 S. Wabash, Chicago, IL. Source: blogspot.com
Florida Real Estate Attorney: Avoiding Probate
The process starts when a couple purchases a second home in Florida but resides in the state outside of Florida. The state they reside in is known as their domiciliary estate. When a person dies, their estate generally has to be probated in the state where they resided at death. If the decedent only owns real property within the state and possesses only personal property within the state (including intangibles like stock and bonds which are deemed to be possessed within the state wherein the holder resides even if the actual stock or bonds is in another jurisdiction or broker outside the state) then only one probate is necessary. Source: blogspot.com
Court Decides Validity of German vs. U.S. Will :: New York Probate and Estate Administration Blog
The argument has a superficial appeal, but that is all. It may well be that the vesting order in and of itself deprived the son of all right or interest in the Foster trust and, if that is so, he will never be able to share in that trust. However, Long Island Probate Lawyers said that the Surrogate’s decree admitting the husband’s will to validation created a further obstacle to his son’s sharing therein. Before the entry of the decree, from which the son appealed to the Appellate Division, he had to overcome only the vesting order. After its entry, he had also to overcome the force and effect of the document offered by the petitioners. This is sufficient to constitute the son as an aggrieved party. The decedent spent most of his life in Germany, died a resident of Germany and executed the will in question in that country in the German language and in the form prescribed by German law. Since the validity and effect of a will of movables is determined by the law of the state in which the deceased died resided, the question of the effect of the destruction of the will should be governed by German law. With highly experienced New York Probate Lawyers at Stephen Bilkis & Associates winning through your lawsuit is within reach. They can provide you with advice to guide you through the most difficult situations. Source: newyorkprobateestateadministration.com
How to Hire a Probate Lawyer in London
If you are going through the process of looking for probate lawyers, you are probably doing so at a very stressful time in your life. Chances are you have just lost someone that is dear to you, and now you need the legal assistance of an expert to help you navigate this highly intensive time for you. As well, you may have family issues going on and maybe even disputes and heated discussions all pertaining to the matter of distribution of the estate. This is one of those times where through no fault of your own you will be more likely to make the wrong choices when it comes to matters that could affect the rest of your life. Unfortunately, many people don’t start looking for probate lawyers until something bad has already happened, or they are in the middle of a heated family dispute, and this is often the worst time to look for the best probate lawyer. Source: ezinemark.com
Selecting a Probate Lawyer
Create a set of questions: You have to make sure that the attorney has good experience of dealing with cases similar to yours. You have to be a little prepared for this task. Draft a list of questions that should be aimed at gathering the information such as their experience, time spent in that area and their views on your case. Further, you should not hesitate in asking about fees charged by the lawyer. Most of the clients refrain from such questions and end up paying heavily for things that they did not even think of. Further, also find out how the payment is done. Is it hourly basis or flat case based? Source: ezinemark.com
The most common method of distribution is for property to go to family members. Most states, after paying the associated fees and other outstanding costs, will award money and property first to a current spouse and children of the decedent. If this person is unmarried and/or without children, the estate will likely go to parents, with siblings, grandparents, and aunts and uncles falling in line after those. In cases where no family members are found, the estate can become property of the state. Source: aghehr.com
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Ohio probate dispute lands financial adviser in trouble
They brought their case before a Cuyahoga County court in Ohio, alleging that the late woman’s financial adviser had improperly altered the will. That case was resolved with a $75,000 settlement to the financial adviser, although the exact details of the case and the terms of the settlement were not available from a local news report. Nevertheless, in a second case brought before the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, the advisor was found guilty on Jan. 17 of tampering with records, perjury and attempted theft. Source: ohioprobateattorneyblog.com
NEOhio Genealogy Blog: How to Access Cuyahoga County Historical Marriage Indexes & Records Online
From the Ancestry index, if you find marriages from 1942 through 1971 that you are interested in, you need to go to the microfilm to obtain images of the licenses and returns. WRHS has microfilm through 1960. Fairview Park Library has microfilm through Volume 200 (Oct 1949). The County Archives also has microfilm of marriage records. You also have the option of requesting certified copies from the Marriage License Bureau for $2 each. The address: Cuyahoga County Probate Court, Marriage License Department, 1 Lakeside Avenue, Room 146 (1st Floor), Cleveland, Ohio 44113. Source: blogspot.com
Maybe it’s that time of the year for estate planning attorney malfeasance. After previously discussing a California attorney that married her elderly client, it is now time to turn our attention to an Alabama estate planning attorney that is facing some unsavory allegations. Source: newyorkestateplanningnews.com
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Filed 10/2/09 CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA SECOND APPELLATE DISTRICT DIVISION FOUR ANDREW BUESA et al., Plaintiffs and Appellants, v. CITY OF LOS ANGELES, Defendant and Respondent. B212854 (Los Angeles County Super. Ct. No. BC378215) APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Elihu M. Berle, Judge. Affirmed. Law Office of David W. Allor and David W. Allor for Plaintiffs and Appellants. Rockard J. Delgadillo and Carmen Trutanich, City Attorneys, and Paul L. Winnemore, Deputy City Attorney for Defendant and Respondent. _________________________ 2 This is an appeal from a judgment on the pleadings in an action against the City of Los Angeles (City)1 brought by two former Los Angeles police officers, Andrew Buesa and Michael Cardenas. Plaintiffs seek damages for a violation of their rights under the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act (Gov. Code, § 3300 et seq. (POBRA)).2 The gravamen of their complaint is that a perjured declaration submitted by the City deprived them of their statute of limitations defense in an administrative mandamus proceeding over their discharges. The issue is whether they may maintain this as a separate action, or whether under the doctrine of collateral estoppel it is barred by the final judgment denying their petition for administrative mandamus. We conclude that plaintiffs‟ action under POBRA is barred because it constitutes an impermissible collateral attack on the mandate judgment. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL SUMMARY Since this matter is on appeal from a judgment on the pleadings, we take our factual summary from the allegations of the second amended complaint, which is the charging pleading. On February 2, 2002, plaintiffs participated in the arrest of a suspect following a car and foot chase. The same day, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) learned of alleged acts of misconduct by plaintiffs arising from that arrest. The next day, Sergeant Joe Losorelli, of the LAPD Internal Affairs Group, was assigned to investigate the alleged misconduct. On August 15, 2002, Losorelli met with a deputy district attorney in the Los Angeles County District Attorney‟s Office for the purpose of seeking a determination whether criminal charges should be filed against plaintiffs based on the February 2002 incident. Losorelli met with the deputy district attorney again on October 2, 2002, at which time he provided a copy of his investigation and witness statements. 1 Police Chief William J. Bratton was a named defendant in the original complaint, but he was deleted in the second amended complaint, the charging pleading. He is not a party to this appeal. 2 Statutory references are to the Government Code unless otherwise indicated. 3 According to plaintiffs, the district attorney‟s office opened its criminal investigation against plaintiffs that day. POBRA provides a one-year statute of limitations for bringing of police misconduct charges. The time runs from discovery of the misconduct. (§ 3304, subd. (d).) Section 3304, subdivision (d)(1) tolls the limitations period while a criminal investigation or prosecution is pending. On December 2, 2002, Losorelli asked LAPD superiors to toll the statute of limitations against plaintiffs because of the pending criminal investigation. He asked that the period be tolled from his August 15, 2002 meeting with the district attorney‟s office until the conclusion of the criminal investigation. The criminal investigation was terminated on February 11, 2003, when the deputy district attorney in charge of the case elected not to seek a grand jury indictment. Personnel complaints against plaintiffs were filed at the Los Angeles Police Commission on August 3, 2003, alleging misconduct arising from the February 2002 arrest. They were served the next day. On August 3, 2004, a board of rights found plaintiffs guilty of misconduct and recommended that they be discharged. On September 29, 2004, the chief of police adopted the recommendation that plaintiffs be terminated for failure to report the use of force against a suspect. The chief signed orders removing them from employment, effective that day. Plaintiffs filed a petition for writ of administrative mandamus (Code Civ. Proc., § 1094.5) on December 14, 2004 seeking review of their terminations. They alleged that Losorelli furnished a false declaration regarding tolling, which was used by defendant in responding to the petition. Allegedly, Losorelli knew that pursuant to a policy of LAPD and the district attorney‟s office, only the latter was authorized to open a criminal investigation against sworn personnel. According to the complaint, the district attorney‟s office opened the criminal investigation against plaintiffs on October 2, 2002. Plaintiffs allege: “Sergeant Losorelli knowingly and intentionally testified falsely that his investigation against plaintiffs was considered a criminal investigation from the beginning (as of February 2, 2002). Sergeant Losorelli knowingly and intentionally testified falsely that he first presented the case against plaintiffs to [the deputy district 4 attorney] for possible criminal filing at a July 31, 2002 meeting, when this meeting actually took place on August 15, 2002.” Allegedly, with knowledge that the August 3, 2003 personnel complaints against plaintiffs were time-barred, Losorelli presented a false declaration in the mandamus action “with the intent of fraudulently extending the tolling period for criminal investigations” authorized by section 3304, subdivision (d) “and with the malicious intent to deprive plaintiffs of their rights,” and further employment with the LAPD. According to plaintiffs, they discovered Losorelli‟s wrongful conduct on July 25, 2007, after the administrative mandamus proceeding was concluded. They do not explain the circumstances of that discovery. Plaintiffs‟ petition for writ of administrative mandate was denied by the trial court. The court found the weight of evidence at the administrative hearing supported the decision to terminate plaintiffs. It identified the application of the POBRA statute of limitations as “the main legal issue in the case.” The court noted that both sides had submitted documentary evidence and declarations on the limitations issue, and that no objection to this evidence was made by either side. The trial court found: “The disciplinary action against the petitioners is not barred by the limitations provision of the POBR” because of the tolling provision in section 3304, subdivision (d)(1). The court stated that charges were served on plaintiffs 18 months and two days after the alleged misconduct. It found: “The alleged misconduct was the subject of a criminal investigation that commenced on or before July 31, 2002, when an LAPD investigator met with the District Attorney regarding the matter, and which did not end until February 11, 2003, when the District Attorney decided not to ask the grand jury for an indictment because of the lack of evidence. The one-year limitation period was therefore tolled for six months and eleven days. The investigation was therefore completed and notice of charges were served upon the petitioner[s] within the 5 twelve month period required by section 3304(d).” No appeal was filed from the denial of the petition for administrative mandate and that order is now final.3 Plaintiffs filed their original complaint in this separate action seeking reinstatement on September 27, 2007. They filed a first amended complaint which was the subject of a successful motion for judgment on the pleadings. The motion was granted with leave to amend. Plaintiffs‟ second amended complaint dropped the claim for reinstatement, and, instead sought damages against the City for violation of POBRA. City responded with a new motion for judgment on the pleadings. At the first hearing on the motion, the trial court requested additional briefing on whether perjury in a prior proceeding may be the basis for a collateral attack on the judgment. After supplemental briefing on that issue, a second hearing was held. The court found: “The gravamen of this lawsuit is an action under Government Code section 3309.5, but it‟s based upon plaintiffs‟ claim for perjury in the underlying action in the mandamus proceeding.” The court observed that the weight of California authority is that perjury is not a basis for collateral attack on a judgment. It found “that since the gravamen of the complaint in this case is perjury in a prior proceeding and further based upon the principles of law that perjury in a prior proceeding, which is intrinsic fraud, is not grounds for collateral attack, the court is going to grant the motion for judgment on the pleadings.” Judgment was entered in favor of City. This appeal followed. DISCUSSION “The standard of review for a motion for judgment on the pleadings is the same as that for a general demurrer: We treat the pleadings as admitting all of the material facts properly pleaded, but not any contentions, deductions or conclusions of fact or law contained therein. We may also consider matters subject to judicial notice. We review the complaint de novo to determine whether it alleges facts sufficient to state a cause of 3 Plaintiffs sued their former attorney for malpractice for promising, but failing, to appeal the denial of the writ petition. We are not informed of the outcome of that action. 6 action under any theory. [Citation.]” (Dunn v. County of Santa Barbara (2006) 135 Cal.App.4th 1281, 1298.) The issue presented is whether the action for damages under POBRA is barred by the final judgment following denial of plaintiffs‟ petition for writ of administrative mandate pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5. Plaintiffs argue they are not collaterally attacking the mandate judgment, which is final, and therefore the doctrines of finality of judgments and collateral estoppel do not apply. Their theory is that their procedural rights under POBRA were thwarted by the alleged perjury by Sergeant Losorelli. Rather than seeking reinstatement to the LAPD, plaintiffs now seek damages for emotional distress, lost earnings and benefits (including pensions), both past and future. They also seek a civil penalty of $25,000 under section 3309.5, and costs of suit. Finally, plaintiffs seek “an order of injunctive or extraordinary relief that the court deems necessary and just to prevent such future similar actions on the part of defendants against other employees.” A. POBRA POBRA “sets forth a list of basic rights and protections which must be afforded all peace officers (see § 3301) by the public entities which employ them. (§§ 3300 et seq.) „It is a catalogue of the minimum rights (§ 3310) the Legislature deems necessary to secure stable employer-employee relations (§ 3301).‟ (Baggett v. Gates (1982) 32 Cal.3d 128, 135.)” (Gales v. Superior Court (1996) 47 Cal.App.4th 1596, 1600, fns. omitted (Gales).) Plaintiffs‟ second amended complaint alleges an action under section 3309.5, which provides a private right of action for police officers who claim a violation of their rights under POBRA.4 4 In pertinent part, section 3309.5 provides: “(a) It shall be unlawful for any public safety department to deny or refuse to any public safety officer the rights and protections guaranteed to him or her by this chapter. [¶] . . . [¶] (c) The superior court shall have initial jurisdiction over any proceeding brought by any public safety officer against any public safety department for alleged violations of this chapter. [¶] (d)(1) In any case where the superior court finds that a public safety department has violated any of the provisions of this chapter, the court shall render appropriate injunctive or other 7 B. Availability of POBRA Cause Of Action City argues that plaintiffs have not stated a cause of action under POBRA because the alleged perjury was committed in the administrative mandamus proceedings after plaintiffs had been discharged from the LAPD. At that point, City argues, plaintiffs were no longer peace officers as defined by section 3301. Plaintiffs respond that the purpose of POBRA would be defeated if their rights are guaranteed only up to the point of discharge. We need not resolve whether a cause of action lies under POBRA based on a false declaration filed in an administrative mandamus proceeding because the time to challenge the declaration is in the Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5 proceeding. A subsequent collateral attack on that basis is not allowed, as we next discuss. C. Finality of Adjudications The California Supreme Court examined the principles underlying the finality of judgments in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center v. Superior Court (1998) 18 Cal.4th 1 (Cedars-Sinai), in which it held that there is no separate tort for intentional spoliation of evidence. The court reviewed several cases that denied a tort remedy for the presentation of false evidence or suppression of evidence and observed these decisions “rest on a concern for the finality of adjudication.” (Id. at p. 10.) “This same concern underlies another line of cases that forbid direct or collateral attack on a judgment on the ground extraordinary relief to remedy the violation and to prevent future violations of a like or similar nature, including, but not limited to, the granting of a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction prohibiting the public safety department from taking any punitive action against the public safety officer. [¶] . . . [¶] (e) In addition to the extraordinary relief afforded by this chapter, upon a finding by the superior court that a public safety department, its employees, agents, or assigns, with respect to acts taken within the scope of employment, maliciously violated any provision of this chapter with the intent to injure the public safety officer, the public safety department shall, for each and every violation, be liable for a civil penalty not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to be awarded to the public safety officer whose right or protection was denied . . . . If the court so finds, and there is sufficient evidence to establish actual damages suffered by the officer whose right or protection was denied, the public safety department shall also be liable for the amount of the actual damages.” 8 that evidence was falsified, concealed, or suppressed. After the time for seeking a new trial has expired and any appeals have been exhausted, a final judgment may not be directly attacked and set aside on the ground that evidence has been suppressed, concealed, or falsified; . . . such fraud is „intrinsic‟ rather than „extrinsic.‟ [Citations.] Similarly, under the doctrines of res judicata and collateral estoppel, a judgment may not be collaterally attacked on the ground that evidence was falsified or destroyed. [Citations.]” (Ibid., italics added.) The claim that the judgment was based on forged documents or perjured testimony does not obviate the force of this policy favoring finality of judgments. As explained in Pico v. Cohn (1891) 91 Cal. 129, upon which the Supreme Court relied, “„[W]e think it is settled beyond controversy that a decree will not be vacated merely because it was obtained by forged documents or perjured testimony. The reason of this rule is, that there must be an end of litigation; and when parties have once submitted a matter . . . for investigation and determination, and when they have exhausted every means for reviewing such determination in the same proceeding, it must be regarded as final and conclusive . . . . [¶] . . . [W]hen [the aggrieved party] has a trial, he must be prepared to meet and expose perjury then and there. . . . The trial is his opportunity for making the truth appear. If, unfortunately, he fails, being overborne by perjured testimony, and if he likewise fails to show the injustice that has been done him on motion for a new trial, and the judgment is affirmed on appeal, he is without remedy. The wrong, in such case, is of course a most grievous one, and no doubt the legislature and the courts would be glad to redress it if a rule could be devised that would remedy the evil without producing mischiefs far worse than the evil to be remedied. Endless litigation, in which nothing was ever finally determined, would be worse than occasional miscarriages of justice . . . .‟” (Cedars-Sinai, supra, 18 Cal.4th at pp. 10-11, italics added, quoting Pico v. Cohn, supra, 91 Cal. 129, 133-134; accord, United States v. Throckmorton (1878) 98 U.S. 61, 68-69.) 9 D. Intrinsic Fraud Courts traditionally have distinguished between extrinsic and intrinsic fraud, a distinction which “is of critical importance because intrinsic fraud cannot be used to overthrow a judgment, even where the party was unaware of the fraud at the time and did not have a chance to raise it at trial.” (Pour Le Bebe, Inc. v. Guess? Inc. (2003) 112 Cal.App.4th 810, 828.) As we have discussed, the introduction of perjured testimony is a classic example of intrinsic fraud. (See also Kachig v. Boothe (1971) 22 Cal.App.3d 626, 634, cited with approval in Pour Le Bebe, Inc. v. Guess? Inc., supra, 112 Cal.App.4th at p. 828.) Plaintiffs argue these principles do not apply because their second amended complaint does not seek to invalidate the denial of the mandate petition and does not seek their reinstatement. They characterize the two actions: “The prior action litigated whether [plaintiffs] were entitled to equitable relief because inter alia the City of Los Angeles brought charges against them beyond the one year statute of limitations. The present action seeks statutory penalties and damages for a different and distinct violation of Government Code § 3309.5 by an employee of the City of Los Angeles.” They rely on Corral v. State Farm Mutual Auto. Ins. Co. (1979) 92 Cal.App.3d 1004 (Corral). Corral arose out of an uninsured motorist arbitration between an insured and her insurer. The insurer refused to stipulate that the third party involved in the accident with the insured was uninsured. The arbitration was continued to allow the insured to obtain evidence that the third party was uninsured or to obtain a stipulation to that effect. When neither was obtained, counsel for the insured submitted on the evidence produced at the hearing. The arbitrator found for the insurer. Six weeks later the insured sought to reopen the arbitration based on a new declaration from the third party stating that he was uninsured. The request was denied on the ground the arbitrator lacked authority to grant the relief requested. (Corral, supra, 92 Cal.App.3d at pp. 1007-1008.) The insured‟s motion in the superior court to vacate the arbitration award was denied as untimely, a ruling that was affirmed by the Court of Appeal. (Id. at p. 1008.) 10 The insured then filed a separate action against the insurer for breach of the duty of good faith and fair dealing. In it, she alleged that at all times the insurer knew that the third party was uninsured, and fraudulently contended at the arbitration hearing that he was insured. In opposition to the defense motion for summary judgment, counsel for the insured submitted his declaration in which he stated that a claims manager for the insured had told him before the arbitration that the insurer would treat the claim as an uninsured motorist case. The attorney declared that, in reliance on these assurances, he made no effort to obtain evidence of the third party‟s lack of insurance coverage. (Corral, supra, 92 Cal.App.3d at pp. 1008-1009.) The Corral court rejected the insurer‟s argument that the bad faith action was barred by either res judicata or the policies underlying finality of judgments. (Corral, supra, 92 Cal.App.3d at p. 1009.) Instead, it held that each proceeding was based on a different claim of right: the arbitration proceeding was brought to recover benefits under the uninsured motorist provision of the insurance contract; the bad faith cause of action was not based on facts surrounding the automobile collision or the terms of the insurance policy, but on bad faith (refusal to acknowledge that the third party motorist was uninsured) committed after the collision. The court concluded that the bad faith claim constituted a different cause of action, and so was not barred by collateral estoppel. (Id. at pp. 1011-1012.) It held that the bad faith action was “not a collateral attack upon the arbitrator‟s award as it is not directed toward directly preventing the enforcement of that award or defeating rights acquired under it.” (Id. at p. 1013.) The court in Corral acknowledged a then recent case that reached a different result, but disagreed with its holding. The case was Rios v. Allstate Ins. Co. (1977) 68 Cal.App.3d 811, which held that the doctrine of finality of judgments barred a separate action for bad faith alleging that in an arbitration between insurer and insured, the insurer had presented false evidence and testimony. (Corral, supra, 92 Cal.App.3d at pp. 1012-1014.) But Rios (and several other decisions) were cited with approval by our Supreme Court in Cedars-Sinai, supra, 18 Cal.4th at page 10. Of course, the Corral court did not 11 have the benefit of the Supreme Court‟s reasoning in Cedars-Sinai, which was decided some 19 years later. Plaintiffs do not cite or discuss Rios, but argue that Corral should apply because in that case, as in this one, the facts giving rise to the second action occurred during the first proceeding. They contend: “As demonstrated in Corral, it is the extraordinary obligations of the defendant that allows the second action to proceed. In that case, it was the insurance company‟s obligation of good faith and fair dealing. . . . Similarly, in the present case the City of Los Angeles cannot get away with its conduct at the hearing on the writ where it presented the perjurous [sic] declaration because it had an independent obligation not to violate [plaintiffs‟] rights under Government Code, § 3309.5.” Here, to prevail in their action for damages, plaintiffs had to prove a violation of POBRA based upon defendant‟s reliance on a perjured declaration to show that the tolling of the time to file disciplinary actions lasted long enough to render their discharges timely. This goes to the heart of the trial court‟s finding in the mandate proceeding. To the extent that Corral stands for the proposition that the finality of judgments doctrine does not apply to a separate bad faith action arising from the presentation of false or perjured testimony in an earlier proceeding, we disagree, and instead follow Cedars-Sinai, supra, 18 Cal.4th 1 and Rios, supra, 68 Cal.App.3d at pp. 818-819. Plaintiffs also rely on Miller v. Campbell, Warburton, Fitzsimmons, Smith, Mendel & Pastore (2008) 162 Cal.App.4th 1331 (Miller). In that case, the executor of an estate hired a law firm to represent her in connection with her duties. At the conclusion of the probate matter, the firm requested and was awarded its fees except for one category which the probate court found to involve work for the executor in her individual capacity. The firm did not appeal that decision. Instead, it filed a new action seeking quantum meruit recovery of the denied fees directly from the client. The trial court held the action was barred by the final judgment in the probate case. The Court of Appeal reversed. Significantly, it found that the probate court did not decide that the law firm was not entitled to the additional fees, but only that the fees were not payable out of the estate. 12 (Id. at p. 1341.) As the Miller court explained, the probate court never ruled on the firm‟s entitlement to fees directly from its client, and therefore there was no basis for collateral estoppel. (Id. at p. 1343.) The case before us is quite different. The court ruled on the tolling issue in the mandate proceeding. Indeed it was the central question in the case. “„Collateral estoppel precludes the relitigation of an issue only if (1) the issue is identical to an issue decided in a prior proceeding; (2) the issue was actually litigated; (3) the issue was necessarily decided; (4) the decision in the prior proceeding is final and on the merits; and (5) the party against whom collateral estoppel is asserted was a party to the prior proceeding or in privity with a party to the prior proceeding. (Lucido v. Superior Court (1990) 51 Cal.3d 335, 341.)‟ (Zevnik v. Superior Court (2008) 159 Cal.App.4th 76, 82.)” (Plumley v. Mockett (2008) 164 Cal.App.4th 1031, 1048-1049.) That describes the present case. Because the tolling issue was actually litigated in the mandate proceeding, a new claim based on the allegedly perjured declaration is a collateral attack on the mandate decision. Perjured testimony cannot be the basis for a separate proceeding. (Cedars-Sinai, supra, 18 Cal.4th at pp. 10-11.) In light of our conclusion, we need not and do not address City‟s other arguments. DISPOSITION The judgment is affirmed. City is to have its costs on appeal. CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION. EPSTEIN, P. J. We concur: WILLHITE, J. MANELLA, J. 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Mobile County Probate Court uses volunteers to keep pace
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Muscogee County Probate Judge Julia Lumpkin won't seek re
D’Antonio has served as associate probate court judge since 2009 and worked in the court since January 2006. Before that, he was special assistant attorney general for the Department of Family and Children Services and spent some 15 years “in the trenches representing low-income people in non-criminal matters” as an attorney with the Georgia Legal Services Program, according to a campaign announcement. Source: ledger-enquirer.com
“We are proud that so many candidates seek out the endorsement of the Harris County Tejano Democrats, and we believe that our involvement in the political process helps our members, as well as others in the community, make better decisions at the polls,” Mr. Navarro added. Source: isiahfactor.com
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As reported by the Galveston County Daily News, a Galveston County Judge accepted the guilty plea of Omar Santana Ortiz who slammed into the car of Sarah Hrachovina Coreas on October 18, 2010, leaving her in a semi-conscious state. With the approval of the family of Ms. Coreas, Ortiz avoided prison time but agreed to pay restitution in the amount of $862,118 to cover Ms. Coreas’ medical bills to date. Source: abrahamwatkins.com
TransGriot: Early Voting Starts Today In Texas Primaries
No thanks to the redistricting chicanery the Republifools tried to pull in the Lone Star State and got called on by federal judges and the Department of Justice, the electoral primary elections that normally happen in March got pushed back to May 29. Karma is a witch ain’t it GOP? If you hadn’t tried to frack with us non-white people ability to vote or tired to lock in you ill gotten Delaymandered supermajority you would have been able to have a major say in whether Willard would be the presumptive GOP presidential nominee. But I can needle y’all Texas Republifools about your overreach later. Back to our regularly scheduled TransGriot post. . Since we have early voting in Texas, that gets cranked up today and runs through May 25. If any of the races require a runoff, the two two candidates will square off off for their party’s general election nomination on July 31 If you live in Harris County (the county that Houston is in for you geographically challenged people) here’s the info specific to us via the Harris Vote website. You can access the primary candidate ballots for both parties, find out where the 37 countywide early voting polling places are located, and if you missed the cutoff date for getting registered to vote for the primary can still get it done so your behind will be eligible for the November 6 general election. The information for the rest of Texas is here. You can also go to the website specific to your county for local polling place info as well or pick up a voter registration card at your local US post office, fill it out and mail it postage free. To be eligible to register to vote in the Lone Star State, a person must be: Source: blogspot.com
Life at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center: Your Friday Dose of Irony [UPDATED]
[UPDATE: Several people (who are apparently in the know) have pointed out that Woodfill is not doing appointments through the juvenile courts, but as ad litem through the Family Courts. If the distinction of what type of appointments Mr. Woodfill is taking matters to you, this is my notice of that distinction. Either way, he's still taking appointments.] Source: blogspot.com
Probate Court Changes in Houston and Dallas
In Harris County, contested races in all 4 probate courts resulted in the election of two new judges and the re-election of two others. In Probate Court One, Judge Loyd Wright was elected to his first term as a probate judge. Judge Wright brings 20+ years of experience as a probate lawyer and substantial real-world experience handling probate and guardianship cases as a practicing lawyer. Over in Harris County Probate Court Four, Judge Christine Butts was also elected to a first term as she replaced retiring Judge William McCulloch who served for 25 years as judge of this Court. Like Judge Wright, Judge Butts brings a substantial amount of probate and guardianship experience to the bench. She has been Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate since 2003, and her entire career has been spent practicing in this area. Source: fordmath.com
The Defense Rests: Juvenile judge critical of public defender
Well here’s a surprise – a judge who doesn’t care for the Harris County Public Defender’s Office. Could it be that Judge John Phillips (presiding judge over the 314th Judicial District Juvenile Court) doesn’t like not being the one pulling all the strings in his courtroom? His argument is that it costs more money to use the PD’s office to represent an indigent juvenile that it does to use a court-appointed attorney. That statement may or may not be true. Alex Bunin, the head of the PD’s office, claims the numbers Mr. Phillips is using were based on a feasibility study and that the actual numbers are comparable. Maybe the real issue is that with a fully funded PD’s office there is a real check on the power of the bench and the DA’s office in juvenile court. No longer can the DA and the court gang up on a defendant and force him to enter a plea. Of course Judge Phillips can no longer favor his friends and supporters with court appointments and that seems to have the surprising effect of reducing the number of quick pleas in his court. Mr. Bunin has assembled, quite possibly, the best criminal defense firm in Texas over the past year and they have the time and energy to fight against injustice. And, for at least the next three years, the funds. I have never believed that the Harris County PD’s Office was set up by county commissioners to provide a powerful advocate for indigent defendants. I believe the office was set up because enough questions had been raised about both the level of competence and cost of the appointed system used in most Harris County courts. The PD’s office was seen as a more economical way of obtaining mass pleas while providing cover for the county under the Fair Defense Act. With the staggering number of reversals on appeal and trial wins by the PD’s office, it will be interesting to see what happens when the county is left footing the bill for the office. How enthusiastic with county commissioners be to write a check to pay for a group of attorneys who will actually put up a fight? Is the purpose of the PD’s office to provide an effective defense for the indigent – or to plead more cases on the cheap? We’ll know the answer when the grant money runs out. Source: blogspot.com
The biggest cost in a Florida probate proceeding are usually attorneys’ fees. Although there are other costs (such as filing fees, publication costs, or accounting fees), the bulk of probate expenses are attributable to the fee paid to the attorney who represents the personal representative(s) of the estate. And because Florida rules require an attorney for most probate cases, attorney’s fees are usually an unavoidable part of the process.
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I was in court in downtown Los Angeles yesterday on a real estate litigation issue and the judge mentioned several times that the upcoming calendar for motions was likely to drastically change. Apparently, based on the information the judge said (in passing), it looks like civil motions will only be heard during 2 half days per week. In other words, litigants would no longer be able to have their hearings scheduled throughout the week. I am not sure how this will affect things, but I know that under our current system many of the courtrooms already have pretty long calendars five days a week. If we switch to two days a week, then I would not be shocked if it took 6 months to get a hearing date in some courtrooms. There is no way to really know what will happen, until it happens, but I hope we do not slow cases down even further.
When there is no will, the family of the decedent must ask the New York Surrogate’s Court to issue Letters of Administration to appoint an administrator to take charge of the estate. The administrator is expected to follow New York intestacy law in distributing the assets. If a family agrees to a different arrangement, the agreement has to be in writing and approved by the court. As long as everyone is informed and agrees to the distribution in writing, the Court will generally approve and the administrator will be allowed to make the distribution. If the family members or interested parties are unable to agree on estate matters, then the Court will decide for them and make a ruling on how to distribute the assets to the decedent’s heirs and beneficiaries under New York intestate laws.
The most common method of distribution is for property to go to family members. Most states, after paying the associated fees and other outstanding costs, will award money and property first to a current spouse and children of the decedent. If this person is unmarried and/or without children, the estate will likely go to parents, with siblings, grandparents, and aunts and uncles falling in line after those. In cases where no family members are found, the estate can become property of the state.