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Monday, May 27, 2026
From: The Parcel Newsletter
AB-1234 Tightens Probate Timeline for Contractor Liens
California's Assembly Bill 1234 passed the Governor's desk last week. Key shift: contractors can no longer file a lien claim 120 days after notice of project completion. The window is now 90 days. Action item: revise probate engagement letters to require written notice before work commences.
Probate · Contractors

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Sample Issues

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ProbateAttorneys

How Probate Timelines Affect Contractor Payment and Lien Rights

Mechanics lien deadlines don't pause for probate. Here's how to protect your claim when the property owner is deceased — and what the new 90-day window means for active California jobs.

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ZoningPermits

Common Zoning Variance Mistakes That Kill Contractor Permits

Wrong variance type, missed neighbor notice, applying after work starts — the errors that derail projects mid-build. Avoided with 20 minutes of reading. Learned the hard way without it.

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ProbateInvestors

Probate Property Sales to Investors — What Real Estate Attorneys Need to Know

Court confirmation, title landmines, and red flags when cash buyers come in before probate closes. A practical guide for the attorney representing the estate or the investor eyeing the asset.

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