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Jeffrey Leonard Wall

Wills, Trusts, Estate, Contract
Status:  In Good Standing           

Stefanie Jill Krause

Wills, Trusts, Estate
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  24 Years

Leigh Weber Burnside

Trusts, Litigation, Wills & Probate, Business
Status:  In Good Standing           

Richard Thomas Wheeler

Litigation, Wills, Corporate, Bankruptcy
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  16 Years

Katy L. Mccully

Litigation, Wills & Probate, Business, Bankruptcy
Status:  In Good Standing           

Jeffrey Allen Jaech

Estate Planning, International Tax, Trusts, Estate, Wills
Status:  In Good Standing           

Joanne Sanoian

Family Law, Trusts, Wills & Probate
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  42 Years

Kenneth John Jorgensen

Wills & Probate, Business, Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt
Status:  In Good Standing           

Robert Lloyd Howk

Wills, Trusts, Estate, Elder Law
Status:  In Good Standing           Licensed:  29 Years

Randolf Krbechek

Estate Planning, Commercial Real Estate, Business, Trusts, Wills
Status:  In Good Standing           

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LEGAL TERMS

CURATOR

See conservator.

CERTIFICATION OF TRUST

See abstract of trust.

FAILURE OF ISSUE

A situation in which a person dies without children who could have inherited her property.

HOLOGRAPHIC WILL

A will that is completely handwritten, dated and signed by the person making it. Holographic wills are generally not witnessed. Although it's legal in many stat... (more...)
A will that is completely handwritten, dated and signed by the person making it. Holographic wills are generally not witnessed. Although it's legal in many states, making a holographic will is never advised except as a last resort.

DEVISEE

A person or entity who inherits real estate under the terms of a will.

SURROGATE COURT

See probate court.

NET ESTATE

The value of all property owned at death less liabilities or debts.

DOWER AND CURTESY

A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') ... (more...)
A surviving spouse's right to receive a set portion of the deceased spouse's estate -- usually one-third to one-half. Dower (not to be confused with a 'dowry') refers to the portion to which a surviving wife is entitled, while curtesy refers to what a man may claim. Until recently, these amounts differed in a number of states. However, because discrimination on the basis of sex is now illegal in most cases, most states have abolished dower and curtesy and generally provide the same benefits regardless of sex -- and this amount is often known simply as the statutory share. Under certain circumstances, a living spouse may not be able to sell or convey property that is subject to the other spouse's dower and curtesy or statutory share rights.

SECONDARY MEANING

In trademark law, a mark that is not inherently distinctive becomes protected after developing a 'secondary meaning': great public recognition through long use ... (more...)
In trademark law, a mark that is not inherently distinctive becomes protected after developing a 'secondary meaning': great public recognition through long use and exposure in the marketplace. For example, though first names are not generally considered inherently distinctive, Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream has become so well known that it is now entitled to maximum trademark protection.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Guardianship of Ann S.

... 1118 OPINION. CORRIGAN, J.—. In 2003 the Legislature enacted Probate Code section 1516.5, making it easier for children in probate guardianships to be adopted by their guardians. (Stats. 2003, ch. ... We granted review. II. DISCUSSION. A. Probate Guardianship. ...

Schwartz v. Labow

... In August 2003, the probate court appointed Lionel B. Sanders, certified public accountant, conservator of Sylvia's and Louis's estates in the related conservatorships. ... DISCUSSION. 1. The probate court had jurisdiction in November 2005 to suspend appellant trustee's powers. ...

Estate of Bennett

... (collectively Smith), appeal from a probate court order granting the motion of petitioners Lu Ella Bennett, Jack H. Bennett, Jr., and Louise Comer to set aside and rescind a settlement agreement and an assignment of their interests in the estate of Jack Harry Bennett (decedent). ...