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Happy Thanksgiving! Just a quick note to let you know we will only have a skeleton crew in the office on Wednesday, and...
11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Just a quick note to let you know we will only have a skeleton crew in the office on Wednesday, and we will be closed Thursday and Friday. It's also that time of year when we start to see major slow downs in the courts. We are having hearings set out as far as April already. We don't have any control over how the courts set hearing dates, so please be patient with us. In the meantime, we wish you the happiest of Thanksgivings and hope both your heart and your plate are full. www.kayserlawgroup.com

If your loved one's estate goes into probate it is going to be AT LEAST a year before you see any of that money - probab...
10/09/2025

If your loved one's estate goes into probate it is going to be AT LEAST a year before you see any of that money - probably closer to two. Add to that the expenses of the probate, are you going to be able to handle it? We are seeing more and more cases where clients not only cannot keep up with the costs of the probate, but are having their loved ones home go into foreclosure, and even if we manage to help them save the house, our clients are displaced and don't have access to any money. Now, there is a procedure in probate that will allow you to get a partial distribution approved by the court. It's not cheap to file an extra petition with the court, but if all goes well, in a month or two you might be able to get a little bit to get by until the full case is done.

OR, you can encourage all of your loved ones to have estate plans. This simple solution means you avoid probate court all together. You and your attorney can work through the estate administration together - no judges or court dates - and finalize your distributions in a fraction of the time. It still isn't instant (nothing good ever is), but the administration of an estate plan is simpler, faster, and less expensive. All very good reasons to have your estate plan done today. We want to help you save time and money. www.kayserlawgroup.com

There is no time like the present. There are many reasons to have an estate plan, but the big one is home ownership. EV...
10/01/2025

There is no time like the present. There are many reasons to have an estate plan, but the big one is home ownership. EVERY homeowner needs an estate plan. But, an estate plan is so much more. It's about having a voice when you are incapacitated, not only in your medical care, but your world continues on without you, and bills need to be paid, whether you are capable or not. An estate plan deals with all of these issues and more. I urge you to call us to get started. This offer expires 12/31/25, don't let it get away. www.kayserlawgroup.com

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08/14/2025

First of all, please help us by liking, sharing, and commenting on this post! That's the only way this information is going to reach anyone at all. Thank you.

Second, an Estate Plan is more than a Trust, more than what happens to your estate when you are gone. It's a life plan. It provides for your needs and care when you can't speak for yourself. It allows someone you trust to take care of your bills and more, when you can't do it. It's preparing for the unexpected.

Finally, let me speak from experience. As someone who has cared for relatives who have had Alzheimer's and Dementia, having an estate plan in place allowed me to have access to the information and funds needed to allow them to live out their life, the best that they could. I could speak to doctors and make medical decisions on their behalf. I paid their bills. Best of all, I didn't need to pay 10s of thousands of dollars to get court approval or a conservatorship to do these things. I just took care of them. And when they passed, their desires for the how their estate should be handled were in writing. No probate was necessary, saving 10s of thousands more. And the process of administrating the trust took months, instead of the years that probate can take. I am incredibly grateful for their forward thinking, and planning ahead.

So I have an estate plan in place. I do not want my children to have difficulties should something happen to me. And I certainly do not want them to go through the nightmare and expense of probate. I know that my children will do the same when they have assets to protect.

Start your legacy of caring for yourself and future generations now. And spread the word to others. www.kayserlawgroup.com

07/30/2025

Let's face it, probate lenders have always taken advantage of people going through the hardest moments in their life. However, we are seeing a major uptick in even worse behaviors on these lenders parts. Lately, we are seeing clients who have received advances on their probate funds, but are having to pay 100% interest. That's right friends, 100%. We have also seen a couple of cases where the lender didn't do their due diligence and actually provided more money than what the client inherited, which makes it extremely difficult to close the probate because the lender wants to be paid in full, and there simply isn't enough money to do so. And now, we are seeing these lenders submit their claims for payment to escrow companies, so they get paid well before the probate closes. The problem with this is if they get paid back more than that beneficiary would inherit, they now have money that belongs to other beneficiaries, and that is just not right.

We know things are tough out there for so many people, but please avoid these predators if you can. They are just awful to work with and do not have your best interests in mind, no matter what they say. Always consult your probate attorney before signing on the dotted line, it may save you a great deal of heartache. www.kayserlawgroup.com

It has been a month since the class of 2025 has graduated. Congratulations, by the way. As you go out into the world, ...
07/23/2025

It has been a month since the class of 2025 has graduated. Congratulations, by the way. As you go out into the world, there is one important document you need to have, and that is a Health Care Directive. Once you turn 18, you are a legal adult, and your parents no longer can legally speak on your behalf. To be fair, if you are in an accident and hospitalized, most doctors will still call your parents. However, legally speaking they don't have to. If you aren't able to speak for yourself, they can treat you however they see fit, without consulting anyone.

Having a healthcare directive means you can name people to speak on your behalf. You can also specify certain procedures that you will or will not allow (i.e. some religions prohibit blood transfusions). You can dictate when life saving measures should be taken, and when they shouldn't. If you are in a coma, you can state how long you are willing to stay that way before being removed from life support.

Yes, this is pretty heavy stuff to have to deal with at 18, but the consequences are even worse. Get yourself a Health Care Directive, and you can go out and live your best life without worrying who will speak for you should the worst happen. www.kayserlawgroup.com

Mortgage companies have become very unforgiving of late. Foreclosure is their new favorite word. Unfortunately, when y...
07/10/2025

Mortgage companies have become very unforgiving of late. Foreclosure is their new favorite word. Unfortunately, when your family members die, and you become the administrator of the estate, it is YOUR job to keep control of the assets of that estate, and that means paying the mortgage. Understandably, most of us simply cannot afford to pay a second mortgage we weren't even expecting to have. So your two best skills are action and communication. Action: get that probate started NOW. Get your Letters of Administration so you can communicate with the mortgage lender and let them know what is going on, and what you plan to do with the property. Communicate: Keep the lender informed every step of the way. If they know you are selling and making efforts, they might just give you extra time. If you don't do either of these, they will sell the home at an auction, and you will definitely lose a large share of your inheritance this way.

We are seeing this in our practice almost every day. We have a white board with no less than 20 foreclosures we are helping to prevent at all times. But, we are the oddity. Most probate lawyers do not help prevent foreclosures, after all, it's not part of the probate process. They expect you to have taken responsibility. Our firm happens to go the extra mile to help you out, so if you find yourself in the position of being in a foreclosure, we might be able to help you. Keep in mind though, we CANNOT stop them all. Every case is different, and every mortgage lender is different. And sadly, the bottom line is that if action was taken early, whether by paying the mortgage, starting a probate, and communicating, this might never have been an issue. Being a probate administrator is not an easy job, but we are here to help you through it. www.kayserlawgroup.com

The court's are closed, and so are we! Have a safe and wonderful time with your family and friends this Friday. Celebr...
07/02/2025

The court's are closed, and so are we! Have a safe and wonderful time with your family and friends this Friday. Celebrate responsibly. We'll be back in action first thing Monday morning. www.kayserlawgroup.com

I have good news, and I have bad news. The bad news is if your loved one has died, you need to contact an attorney and f...
06/19/2025

I have good news, and I have bad news. The bad news is if your loved one has died, you need to contact an attorney and find out what you need to do. This should be done promptly, preferably with a month or two of their passing. Unfortunately, the longer you wait to make that call, the greater the possibility you will be hit with some significant tax bills. You should make this phone call, even if your loved one left a Will or a Trust, as there are still procedures that need to be followed.

The good news is, many probate attorneys (including us) offer free consultations. In a short meeting, they can determine if a probate is needed, or if there is any way to avoid it. They can advise you on what you can do on your own, and when to ask for help.

We hope that you don't need our services anytime soon, however, don't wait to make the call when the time comes. The longer you put it off, the harder things get. We're ready when you need us. www.kayserlawgroup.com

Hello friends,If you have been trying to reach us today, our phones are only working intermittently. Unfortunately, Goo...
06/12/2025

Hello friends,

If you have been trying to reach us today, our phones are only working intermittently. Unfortunately, Google Cloud is having a partial outage, which is in turn affecting our phones and other software, which rely on Google. Sadly, we can only wait until these larger entities get things fixed on their end. Hopefully our operations will return to normal soon! Keep trying - or check with us again on Monday. We appreciate your patience, and understand your frustration!

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We have been discussing the built in delays in probate. This week let's talk about how a probate ends. The beginning o...
06/04/2025

We have been discussing the built in delays in probate. This week let's talk about how a probate ends.

The beginning of the end is the drafting of the Petition for Final Distribution. This is a large document that basically recaps everything done in the probate, and shows the court that you, as administrator, have been fiscally responsible in handling the estate bank account. It will show where every penny in the account came from, and where any outgoing funds have gone. It will also explain to the court how the estate is going to be distributed.

This document is reviewed by the judge, and a hearing is held for the judge to ask your attorney for any clarification. Then the judge will either approve it or ask for changes to be made.

Let's assume for the moment that the judge approves the petition. The sad news is you aren't done yet. Once approved, your attorney's office needs to prepare another document, this one called the Order on the Petition for Final Distribution. This is a summary of the PFD and any notes the judge might have had. It gets filed with the court, and the judge reviews it one final time. Sometimes, this process can go quickly, however if the judge is very busy this can take up to a month. But once they sign off on the Order, you can finally distribute the estate.

Don't get too excited, yet. Your attorney's office will help you through the distribution process. There is a very specific order of operations that needs to be followed, as laid out by the Order the judge signed. Then you can mail or deliver checks along with a receipt that must be signed to each beneficiary. The receipts ALL need to be returned to your attorney as there is still one more step in your probate.

The final step in the process is a Petition for Final Discharge. This can be filed once all of those receipts have been signed and returned. Once the Discharge is accepted by the court, your duties as the administrator are finally complete.

This process, from start to finish can take up to six months. It's highly reliant on how busy the courts and judges are, and there is simply no way to speed up the process. We know how frustrating it is, but remember, the legal system is very linear, and doesn't allow for us to stray from it's path. But together, we'll make it through to the end. www.kayserlawgroup.com

05/28/2025

We can't seem to say this enough - probate takes time. The absolute perfect case will take a year. Most take 18 months. Some take years. One of the largest delays is a mandatory four month waiting period that occurs after you have been fully appointed as administrator and received your official Letters of Administration. This four month waiting period is to protect you. As soon as you are appointed, we have to notify creditors and government agencies (like the IRS and Franchise Tax Board). The waiting period is to allow them to check their records and see if there are any debts that might need to be paid by the estate. The estate cannot be distributed until all debts are settled or negotiated. If you skip this step, some of those debts may become your personal liability. However, if you take the time and do things right, these debts remain the responsibility of the estate, and when the estate is closed by the court, the debts should be all be either paid, or closed.

Yes, it's hard to wait. Especially in these odd economic times, getting a little extra cash would be helpful. But getting it fast, isn't always for the best. Allow the process to happen fully. Know it will take 18 months. By letting everyone do their jobs properly, your money is protected far better, than if you skip steps. www.kayserlawgroup.com

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