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The Demiris Law Firm, P.C. is proud to announce Michael A. Schreiber's One-Year Anniversary
The Demiris Law Firm, P.C. is thrilled to announce Michael A. Schreiber's one-year anniversary with the firm. Mr. Schreiber has brought...

Konstantine Demiris
May 30, 20201 min read
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Alameda County Superior Court Closes to Public through at least April 7, 2020
Alameda County Superior Court of California is generally closed to the public for the time being through April 7, 2020. For more details...

Konstantine Demiris
Mar 17, 20201 min read
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Contra Costa County Superior Court orders closures for the rest of March 2020
As of March 13, 2020, the Superior Court of California, Contra Costa County is shutting down (except for certain exceptions) to the...

Konstantine Demiris
Mar 14, 20201 min read
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Federal Estate Tax Exemption Amount Increases for 2020
The United States federal estate tax rate has increased for estates in 2020 from $11.4 million to $11.58 million. The maximum tax rate...

Konstantine Demiris
Jan 26, 20201 min read
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Amending a Trust Requires Strict Compliance
Amending a trust is not something a person should do casually. California law provides for strict requirements, especially when there...

Konstantine Demiris
Jan 12, 20202 min read
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Trust Contests: Know what you are getting into
A trust contest can be a tricky situation. A person may find that he/she was disinherited and feel a range of emotions. One of those...

Konstantine Demiris
Dec 29, 20191 min read
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If my parent died and was survived by a son and grandchild from a predeceased child, who inherits?
This is a great question. In a situation where a parent dies without a will or trust and that parent had no spouse and was not divorced,...

Konstantine Demiris
Dec 22, 20191 min read
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Does a Power of Attorney Allow a Person to Create, Modify, or Revoke a Trust?
In some cases a power of attorney allows a person to create, modify, or even revoke a trust. However, under California law, a power of...

Konstantine Demiris
Dec 15, 20191 min read
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California Increases Small Estates Exclusion in 2020 from $150,000 to $166,250
In California, starting in 2020 a person can use a Probate Code section 13100 et seq. affidavit to avoid probate if a decedent's total...

Konstantine Demiris
Dec 1, 20191 min read
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If I Create a Trust does that mean I will Avoid Court?
The answer in California is it depends. Unfortunately, depending on how drafting of the trust is done and how assets are titled you may...

Konstantine Demiris
Nov 25, 20191 min read
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The Demiris Law Firm, P.C. successfully defends against multi-million dollar trust litigation
The Demiris Law Firm, P.C. was able to successfully defend a co-trustee who was sued both as trustee and individually in a civil lawsuit...

Konstantine Demiris
Nov 3, 20191 min read
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Finding a Trust and Estate Litigation Firm - 5 Things to Know
1. Fit. Make sure you and your attorney(s) are a good fit. You want to make sure the firm is a good size, can handle the work load, has...

Konstantine Demiris
Oct 27, 20191 min read
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The Demiris Law Firm, P.C. is hiring!
The Demiris Law Firm, P.C. continues to grow. We have openings for multiple senior litigation counsel positions. The ideal candidate...

Konstantine Demiris
Oct 13, 20191 min read
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The Demiris Law Firm, P.C. wins Multi-Million Dollar Trust and Financial Abuse Trial
The Demiris Law Firm, P.C. is thrilled to report another big win at trial in an elder law matter, involving an inheritance dispute,...

Konstantine Demiris
Sep 27, 20191 min read
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Does a California "no-contest clause" really mean you will get disinherited if you file a contest?
The answer is surprising to many. A no-contest clause can only be enforced in limited situations in California. You may be reading this...

Konstantine Demiris
Sep 5, 20192 min read
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Inheritance Dispute Resolution in California with Trusts, Wills, and Probate Matters
Nobody wants to be involved in an inheritance dispute. But, let's face it: when money is involved and there are unfair divisions, people...

Konstantine Demiris
Aug 6, 20191 min read
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California Power of Attorney Duties to Keep Records, Account, and Avoid Conflicts of Interest
California statutory law governs the acts of agents acting under a power of attorney. Some people may have opinions on what an agent...

Konstantine Demiris
Jul 30, 20191 min read
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Isolation of an elder is illegal in California
It is illegal for a person to isolate an elder in California and is considered elder abuse under Welfare and Institutions Code section...

Konstantine Demiris
Jul 23, 20191 min read
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What is litigation "discovery?"
Many times litigators use the term "discovery" to refer to matters that they wish to discover from the opposing party or from another...

Konstantine Demiris
Jul 17, 20191 min read
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Elder Abuse - How to protect a loved one from an abuser
At the Demiris Law Firm, P.C., we often hear about situations that involve an elderly person who is being taken advantage of. When we...

Konstantine Demiris
Jul 6, 20191 min read
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