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Estate Plan Changes to Make After a Divorce

If you are presently going through or have recently been through a divorce, there are probably many things on your mind. However, you don’t want to let estate planning changes slip through the cracks. Here are a couple of important changes to make following a divorce. Beneficiary changes – There are some accounts that do not go through probate. For example, if your mate was listed as the...Read More

How to Use Bank Accounts to Avoid Probate Court

Probate court isn’t always a bad thing, but it can sometimes mean that your heirs will have to wait a while to get their inheritance. It can also be expensive since creditors may get their share and the courts will, of course, take a cut for fees. So how can you use your bank accounts to avoid probate? Here are a couple of ways. Payable on Death (POD) Accounts – If you make your bank account...Read More

“How Do I Know if My Slip and Fall Injury Is the Store’s Fault?”

This is an important question to answer because you need to know if you are going to be responsible for your medical bills and any work you may miss or if you are eligible to receive some compensation to help you out financially while recovering from your injury. Here are a few factors to consider: Your safety is your own responsibility – That having been said, the store owner does have to...Read More

Car Accident Aftermath – Symptoms to Beware

If you have been in a car accident, you may be tempted to assume your injuries are not that bad and there is no reason to go to the doctor. However, there are a few things you should watch out for in the weeks and months following an accident that could indicate an injury occurred. Vertigo – Vertigo is a false sensation of movement. Most people say it feels like the room is spinning. This can...Read More

Does California Have Restrictions on Naming Beneficiaries?

When you are planning for your estate, the people who come to mind are likely your relatives, and perhaps a charity that is dear to your heart. However, you may not have any close relatives, or at least not anyone you feel close to. What can you do then? Does California force you to leave your estate to blood relatives? State Laws in Regard to Naming Beneficiaries This question comes up...Read More

3 Times You May Want a Trust to Be a Life Insurance Beneficiary

At Petrov Law Firm, we see each of our clients as an individual. As a result, we help you to determine what is best of you and your beneficiaries. For some families, leaving a life insurance policy to a trust as a beneficiary is a good idea. Here are a few situations where this method works well: Your beneficiaries are minor children – If your kids are under 18, they won’t get your life...Read More

What to Do After a Dog Bite in California

In the US, there are about 90 million dogs in peoples’ homes as pets. So with that many dogs around people all of the time, you may not be surprised to find out that there are about 4.5 million dog bites each year. While most people do not require medical attention following a bite, about 1 in 5 will. If you are bitten by a dog, here is a quick guide to getting the proper help: Acquire...Read More

Road Debris and Accident Fault in California

In California, compensation for motor vehicle accidents depends on fault. In most cases, it is easy to determine who is at fault in an accident if one driver was distracted or breaking the law and the other was not. However, there are other times when assigning fault is a little more complicated. For example, what if the accident was caused by road debris? Road Hazards that can Cause an...Read More