John B. Palley

Full transcript below. Remember the California Probate Process takes 7 months minimum. Contact me with your questions! -John www.californiaprobate.info

TRANSCRIPT:
Hi there my name is John Palley I am a probate attorney here in California. Our main office is in Sacramento California. That is where I am today. Our other office is in Roseville California. We do probates throughout the state of California. Today I just wanted to give you a short video about the California probate process to give you what you can expect in the coming months.

First of all hire a GOOD probate attorney. I think it's important that the person be a Certified Specialist in probate, trust and estate law. I am. That means we took a second bar exam only in these areas of law. Several other of the attorneys in my office also have this certification. I think it's important as it shows dedication but it also shows experience and knowledge that is needed to navigate the probate process. Don't be fooled by a paralegal or a new attorney or someone who dabbles in probate. Get yourself a good attorney. Whether it's me or someone else that's your choice but makes sure it's someone experienced.

Probate is... first of all probate comes into a play when a person dies, with assets not in a living trust, that exceed one hundred and fifty thousand dollars in gross value. That is when you have a full probate. There are situations with less than hundred and fifty thousand dollars... there are some other exceptions. Certainly I can help you with all those. If you look at my website (californiaprobate.info) I have some articles on all of these.

Today I just want to talk about a full probate. It is 7 months start to finish. It can be longer. It will not be shorter than 7 months. During that time we are going to get you, or someone else, appointed as administrator or executor of the estate. We are then going to gather all the assets, determine the liabilities, determine the taxes, pay all those creditors and liabilities, make sure we have the right heirs or beneficiaries lined up to receive that money, then we are going to file our final petition to get that money and get the distributions approved and distribute the money. Obviously I am simplifying the process greatly. The point is it is 7 months. During the 7 months there are a number of hurdles that we jump over. As an attorney that has done over 500 probates in California (I have been an attorney since 1994) I look ahead to that next hurdle. I want to keep us on track for 7 months. I don't want this to turn into a two year probate. I want it to be a 7 month probate. I am looking ahead, I am looking to that next thing, I am looking to the next hurdle, I am looking down the track to get to the finish line at 7 months. I think I am very good at it. I am very efficient.

Again, I have done a lot of these so I know what needs to be done. I know on a video I can't give you all the information so certainly set an appointment with me. If you are local come in to the office. If not we can set it up on Skype so we can talk back and forth through the camera. I would be happy to give you some information and see if I can be your attorney.

If you want to make an appointment you can email from the website (californiaprobate.info) or email at info@californiaprobate.info or call me at 916-920-5983 or 888-920-5983.

Again, my name is John Palley.

Thank you.

Full transcript below. John Palley is a partner at the law firm of Meissner, Joseph & Palley. We have been serving clients throughout California since 1979. John is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law as determined by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

Hi there my name is John Palley. Ok, you don't see me yet. Hi there. I am putting this video together as an introduction to who I am. We used to have this fancy production video that had been prepared. I didn't think it was very representative of who I am. I just wanted to be informal with you. I hope that's ok. I just wanted to take a quick tour of our Sacramento office. This is our front waiting room. When you call up you will talk to Melissa who is usually sitting there in that chair. Here is a look outside, down the hallway, out to the parking lot, and here is the sign on the door. Like I said I just wanted a more informal video. Just going through the office. It's early morning today. No one else is in yet. I just wanted to introduce myself. That is my seat. Let me go around so you can look at me. What I do for a living is probate and estate planning. That is the only type of work I do. I have clients from around the world. Everything is focused in California. That is, California law is the focus of my practice. I do represent clients from around the world. Contact me. I would love to talk to you about your situation and see if I can help out. Thank you very much.

Full transcript down below. This is an intro video to John B. Palley, attorney at Meissner, Joseph & Palley, Inc., located in Sacramento, California. John is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate law. Contact him by phone or email through his primary website, www.californiaprobate.info

FULL TRANSCRIPT:
Hi there this is John Palley. This is my first video that I have made. This is completely unscripted. I just wanted you to first see who I am and just know that I am a real person. I think sometimes you read the words on the internet and what does that mean? Or maybe you see a photograph. This is me. If you call me you'll talk to me on the phone. Whatever your problem is in terms of estate planning, probate, trust administration and anything related to that I'd like to help you. So give me a call, send me an email, let's connect and we'll talk about your matter and see if I can help you. Thank you.