When someone creates a trust, their goal is clear: to ensure that their assets are protected, efficiently administered, and distributed according to their wishes. But what happens when an asset—most commonly real estate—is mistakenly left out of the trust? Fortunately, California law offers a solution: the Heggstad Petition. At Talbot Law Group, P.C., we specialize...Read More

When a loved one passes away, surviving spouses often face complex legal hurdles in securing assets—especially when estate planning documents are incomplete or improperly implemented. Fortunately, two powerful legal tools under California law—Heggstad Petitions and Spousal Property Petitions—can be used in tandem to ensure that the surviving spouse receives the property to which they are...Read More

In California probate court, the Probate Code is just the beginning. Each year, appellate decisions refine — and sometimes rewrite — how the law is interpreted and enforced. From trust amendments to no-contest clauses and healthcare powers, every year delivers several game-changing rulings that every practitioner, trustee, and beneficiary should know. Below are some of...Read More

Talbot Law Group, P.C. is proud to announce that Managing Partner Matthew B. Talbot, Esq., Senior Attorney Mark E. Miyasaki, Esq., and Senior Attorney Toni Coaston, Esq. have again been selected for the esteemed Super Lawyers® list for 2025, a designation given to fewer than 5% of attorneys across the state of California. Matthew B. Talbot, Esq. Certified legal specialist...Read More