858.792.5988

Serving San Diego for over 35 Years

Clients, Colleagues, and Friends,

I retired on Dec. 31, 2019, and officially closed my office, after 42 years of practicing law. I thank you all for your confidence in me and your friendship over the years. My colleague David Dufek who has shared the suite with me for the past two years is taking over my practice and will have all client files. Not only will David be taking over the practice, he remains in the suite and is taking over my fax and phone lines. You are free to leave your files with David or pick them up. David's practice like mine includes will, trusts, and probate, as well as personal injury work. He also does landlord - tenant work and debtor - creditor matters including bankruptcy.

I wish you all the best.

Alex

Probate

What is the Difference in Joint Tenancy and Tenants in Common?

The designation of joint tenancy or tenants in common is generally related to real estate matters. This designation deals with how the real property is titled. Joint tenancy gives the right of survivorship. This means that if one party dies, the property or bank account is automatically considered to belong to the surviving partner. Joint […]

What Is Community Property With Rights of Survivorship?

When married people hold property outright, they will generally hold the title as either joint tenants with rights of survivorship or as community property. Joint tenancy is concurrent ownership, meaning two or more people own the property at the same time.  The most compelling feature of a joint tenancy designation is the right to survivorship, […]

What Does a Join Account Really Mean?

If two or more people wish to combine their finances and share access to a single account, they can open a joint account. Business partners, parents and children, married couples or cohabiting couples will often choose joint accounts. The joint account with rights of survivorship is the most common type, and allows assets to pass […]