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The last will and testament concern an individual's assets and how they will be distributed. A handwritten will is valid under California law if it meets minimal requirements. Known as a holographic will, it is an acceptable legal document that many testators use....
Probate refers to a legal process followed when settling the estate of a person when they die. During the process, the court appoints a representative whose role is to distribute the property to the descendants according to the law. In California, the personal...
When you set up a California trust, you get even more protection when it is irrevocable. This largely separates you from legal ownership of the assets for items such as Medicaid trusts. However, irrevocable usually means that the trust’s terms cannot be changed, and...