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Strategies for Protecting Your Will from Probate Contests

California law allows a will to be contested on several grounds, including questions about the decedent’s capacity, allegations of undue influence or improper execution and technical problems with the will Read More

Planning Your Estate to Minimize or Avoid Probate

Probate is the court-supervised procedure for settling a deceased person’s estate. It typically involves authenticating the will, notifying heirs and creditors, inventorying and appraising estate assets, resolving debts or disputes Read More

What Are the Benefits of Setting Up a Family Trust?

When you think about the future, you naturally consider how to protect your assets and provide for your loved ones after you’re gone. Estate planning comprises all decisions and actions Read More

Paths for Probating an Estate in California

When a person passes away, their estate may have to go through a court process known as probate, which is meant to ensure that their debts and taxes are paid Read More

Controversies That Can Hinder or Derail Probate Proceedings

Probate is intended to be an orderly court process for settling a decedent’s estate. However, a case can be complicated by a wide range of disputes, such as disagreements over Read More

How to Talk About Estate Planning With Your Parents

Estate planning is a subject ignored by many people (neglectfully or deliberately) and you might find that your parents are among them. It may fall on you to explain to Read More

How Will-Drafting Mistakes Can Stall or Derail Probate of an Estate

Your last will and testament is a fundamental part of estate plan. It specifies how you want some or all of your property to be distributed after your death. For Read More

How a Living Trust Can Simplify or Avoid Probate

One of the goals of estate planning is to pass on property to one’s intended beneficiaries without legal complications. Many estates must go through probate in a local or regional Read More

What Should You Consider When Choosing an Executor for Your Will?

Drawing up an enforceable will is an important responsibility. Though the process can be fairly straightforward with guidance from a knowledgeable attorney, deciding how you’d like your property distributed might Read More

Pros and Cons of Living Trusts in Estate Planning

A living trust is a widely used estate planning tool that can offer flexibility and allow you to maintain control over the assets during your lifetime. There are many different Read More

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