CA Probate Code Case Updates

Barrow v. Holmes - Probate Case Brief

A judgment creditor's failure to file a creditor claim in a decedent's probate proceeding does not bar enforcement of a judgment lien that was already recorded before the debtor's death. The appellate court affirms that Barrow may still pursue foreclosure of the lien despite the probate omission.

Barrow v. Holmes - Probate Case Brief

A judgment creditor's failure to file a creditor claim in a decedent's probate proceeding does not bar enforcement of a judgment lien that was already recorded before the debtor's death. The appellate court affirms that Barrow may still pursue foreclosure of the lien despite the probate omission.

Estate of Giraldin - Will Contest Case Brief

Legal brief examining will contest case involving capacity and undue influence allegations in estate proceedings.

Andersen v. Hunt - Trust Dispute Case Brief

Legal brief analyzing trust dispute involving allegations of breach of fiduciary duty and undue influence in trust administration.

Estate of Heggstad - Trust Petition Case Brief

Legal brief discussing the Heggstad petition case. The court affirmed that no deed is required to create a trust in real property when the settlor also serves as trustee.

CHRISTINE GIRALDIN et al., v. TIMOTHY GIRALDIN et al. - Legal Brief

In this pivotal case, the California Supreme Court ruled that beneficiaries of a revocable trust can sue the trustee for breaches committed while the trust's creator was still alive. This decision has significant implications for trust law, empowering beneficiaries to hold trustees accountable and seek justice even after the trust's creator has passed away.

In re A.S. - Full Opinion

Full court opinion for In re A.S.. In "Termination of Parental Rights: A Mother's Fight", we explore the complex case of In re A.S., where a mother's parental rights were terminated despite her commitment to caring for her child. This episode delves into the constitutional implications of Probate Code section 1516.5 and its impact on families, raising important questions about parental rights and the role of the court in family decisions.

In re A.S. - Full Opinion

Full court opinion for In re A.S., C102296
Court of Appeal of the State of California, Third Appellate District
Date: August 4, 2025
This is the complete text of the court's opinion regarding the termination of parental rights under Probate Code section 1516.5.
For more resources and the case brief, visit: probrep.com/C102296.html

In re A.S. - Full Opinion

Full court opinion for In re A.S., C102296
Court of Appeal of the State of California, Third Appellate District
Date: August 4, 2025
This is the complete text of the court's opinion regarding the termination of parental rights under Probate Code section 1516.5.
For more resources and the case brief, visit: probrep.com/C102296.html

In re A.S. - Legal Brief

In "Termination of Parental Rights: A Mother's Fight", we explore the complex case of In re A.S., where a mother's parental rights were terminated despite her commitment to caring for her child. This episode delves into the constitutional implications of Probate Code section 1516.5 and its impact on families, raising important questions about parental rights and the role of the court in family decisions.