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Scott Jordan

Scott Jordan

Jordan Law Office
  • Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Probate ...
  • California
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Biography

I represent individuals and small to medium sized businesses in bankruptcy, foreclosure defense and debt consolidation matters. For individuals, I represent clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings, including adversary proceedings, including 2nd home mortgage lien stripping, redemption of vehicles and student loan reductions. For businesses, I provide services related to the winding down of a business, board and management consultations and bankruptcy debt consolidation in Chapter 11.

In conjunction with my bankruptcy practice, I also provide estate planning, probate and trust administration representation. The best way to avoid probate is to plan properly by drafting a will and a trust. However, sometimes probate is required and I have the experience to guide you through this legal process.

Practice Areas
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Collections
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    I provide a free 30 minute telephone consultation to explore your legal concerns and options.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    My fees are competitive. For many of my services, I charge a flat rate fee. For services not covered by a flat rate, my hourly rate is $350.00.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
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9th Circuit
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Languages
  • German
Professional Experience
Attorney
Jordan Law Office
- Current
Manager/Attorney
Hill Physicians Medical Group
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Education
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
J.D. | Law
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St. Mary's College
M.S. | Heath Services Administration
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Honors: Business Planning Marketing
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Gustavus Adolphus College
B.A. | History and Political Science
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Professional Associations
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member
- Current
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Contra Costa County Bar Association
Member
- Current
Activities: Bankruptcy Section Small and Solo Practice Section Estate Planning Section
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California Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Certifications
Board Certified - Diplomate
American College of Healthcare Executives
Websites & Blogs
Website
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Legal Answers
12 Questions Answered
Q. Will my special needs daughter lose her section 8 benefits if I put the house I rent to her in her special needs trust?
A: It's hard to say without additional information. However, generally, since your daughter does not control the SNT, she does not have ownership of the house. Since she is not the owner, her section 8 should not be affected. Except that since the money is being paid to her SNT as rent and that money is for her benefit, then section 8 could be terminated. I would suggest consulting with a local estate planning attorney who can investigate this for you and perhaps find alternative ways to protect the house for your daughter's benefit.
Q. At the same time you file probate forms, do you also have to file the information into the newpapers?
A: Yes, you are required to have the Notice of Probate Petition published prior to the first hearing. Failure to do so will result in additional delay and the court will not appoint an administrator or issue Letters.
Q. How do I begin probate if I am not the executor?
A: You can file a petition for probate with the county court. The filing fee in California is $435. You can either nominate the person named as executor or someone else as the administrator of the estate.
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Contact & Map
Jordan Law Offices
18 Crow Canyon Court
Suite 280
San Ramon, CA 94583
Toll-Free: (925) 913-0275