by Marivel Zialcita - Attorney at Law | Feb 6, 2026 | Elder Law & Medi-Cal Planning
Key Takeaways: Capacity Required: In California, a person must understand the duties and responsibilities of marriage at the time of the ceremony. Undue Influence: Marriages driven by coercion, isolation, or dependency can be annulled even if the elder...
by Marivel Zialcita - Attorney at Law | Jan 10, 2026 | Probate & Estate Administration
2026 California Small Estate Limits Asset TypeOld LimitNew 2026 LimitForm / MethodPersonal Property$184,500**$208,850**Affidavit for Collection of Personal PropertyReal Estate (Home)$184,500**$750,000**Petition to Determine Succession (Form DE-310)Waiting Period40...
by Marivel Zialcita - Attorney at Law | Dec 27, 2025 | Elder Law & Medi-Cal Planning
Quick Summary: 2026 Medi-Cal Recovery & Asset Rules RuleStatusImpact for 2026Asset LimitREINSTATEDAs of Jan 1, 2026, the limit returns ($130k for individuals).Estate RecoveryUnchangedRecovery is generally limited to assets in your probate estate.Look-Back...
by Marivel Zialcita - Attorney at Law | Dec 13, 2025 | Probate & Estate Administration
Quick Summary: New 2026 California Probate Limits Rule/FormOld LimitNew 2026 LimitWhat It MeansPrimary Residence~$184,500$750,000Homes under this value may avoid full probate via Form DE-310.Personal Property$184,500~$208,850Cash/assets under this amount can be...
by Marivel Zialcita - Attorney at Law | Nov 30, 2025 | Probate & Estate Administration
Who Protects Your Story When Your Life Lives Online? Most people prepare for the future by deciding who will receive their home, their savings, or the family heirlooms wrapped in decades of memories. But there’s an entire world many forget to plan for – the...
