John B. Palley
Meissner, Joseph & Palley, Inc.
I have been practicing estate and probate law since 1994. My practice is 100% focused on California probate court cases only. I pride myself on efficiency and answering my client's questions within minutes rather than days. I am a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. I have highest ratings on numerous websites including Martindale Hubbell "AV" rated, AVVO "10.0" rated, and am a "Superlawyer." I also am a past Sacramento Bee estate and probate "expert." I speak on estate and probate law to professional groups and have been quoted in numerous articles on the subject. I am married and actively involved in my kids sports and activities in Roseville, CA.
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
I offer both flat fee and hourly fee arrangements in different cases.
- California
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- Attorney
- Meissner, Joseph & Palley, Inc.
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- Attorney
- John B. Palley, Attorney at Law
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- McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- J.D. (1994) | Legal Studies
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- California State University at Sonoma
- B.A. (1991) | Major: International Business; Semester in London 1989
- Honors: Deans List
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- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers of Northern California
- Super Lawyers selects approximately the top 5% of attorneys for standing out in their field.
- 10.0 Rated
- Avvo.com
- AVVO has become an industry leader and their 10.0 rating is the highest offered among attorneys.
- AV Rated
- Martindale Hubbell
- Martindale Hubbell has been rating lawyers for about 100 years and the "AV" designation is their highest.
- Rotary Club of Roseville
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- Activities: The Rotary Club of Roseville has been awarded as being an international leader in the Rotary world and is active locally and internationally to make our world a better place.
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- Sacramento Estate Planning Council
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- Activities: The Sacramento Estate Planning Council is one of the oldest and most esteemed, of it's type, in the area.
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- California State Bar # 173469
- Member
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- California State Bar Trusts and Estates Section
- Member
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- Activities: A leader in legislative reform and education in the areas of trust and estate law in California.
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- Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law
- State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
The California Probate Process
California Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Attorney
Intro to John B. Palley, Attorney August 29, 2011
- Q. If a person dies intestate and has two heirs, do you have to put the assets in probate in both of their names?
- A: You can sell the assets during probate. Would probably be easier to switch from limited to full IAEA. Then give out cash, 50/50, at end of probate.
- Q. Does California probate code 10800 apply if there is a will and a revocable trust in place?
- A: No. If a trust is set up AND properly funded then probate is avoided and thus the executor fees are avoided.
- Q. Is the property sale of a deceased child considered an inheritance and if so does it exempt them from some or all taxes?
- A: Hard to say for sure but typically most probate assets are received tax free. The exception are things like 401ks and retirement accounts. Happy to chat about the details if you contact me directly.
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