
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.
- 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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- Attorney
- Meissner, Joseph & Palley, Inc.
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- John B. Palley, Attorney at Law
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- Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law
- State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
- 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
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- California State Bar Trusts and Estates Section
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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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- California
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- 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.
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Q. How can i go about claiming my deceaced father inheritance if im the next of kin
- A: I am sorry for your loss. To claim an inheritance the procedures are different depending on who has the asset, what kind of asset and how title is held among other questions. I encourage you to contact a focused California probate attorney for more info. Good luck.
- Q. Dad died Wed. and my sister (100% beneficiary) wants to petition LA court to add me to Living Trust. How do we do this?
- A: It’s very possible court won’t be required. A lot depends on tax considerations, terms of trust, etc. I highly encourage you to hire an experienced trust attorney to help. Good luck.
- Q. Is there an easier way than probate to transfer real estate, clear title and owned outright, to an established heir?
- A: A full probate is required. There is no getting around it with values like that. The threshold to avoid probate is $166,500 in gross value of all assets subject to probate. This estate is clearly well above that so a full probate is required. We can get you initial documents tomorrow and get this filed this week if you contact us to go over the details. The faster you start the faster you get to the finish line. Please contact me to go over any specific questions. Good luck. -John