In California, the role of a probate judge is crucial in ensuring a smooth transfer of assets to a decedent's heirs. Probate judges ensure the settlement of the estate's debts and asset distribution according to the deceased's wishes. These judges also handle estates...
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Understanding probate sales in real estate
If a person in California passes away and does not have their home in a trust, their assets must go through a legal process called probate. The heirs may want the house sold to access the proceeds for paying off debts and distributing the remainder. Probate homes may...
What are the signs of undue influence?
Probate is the process through which a deceased person’s estate is administered and assets are disseminated among heirs. Unfortunately, things can go wrong during the California probate process. This includes claims of undue influence. Examples of undue influence In...
Senior financial abuse laws
In California, financial abuse of the elderly is punishable by state and federal laws. California Welfare and Institutions Code section 15600 and other codes define financial abuse of an elderly or disabled individual and outline the consequences should a court find a...
The legal grounds for challenging a will
In California, if you believe that a will is invalid, you may have the option to contest it in court. This process allows individuals to challenge the will's validity and present evidence to support their claims. There are several grounds for contesting a will,...
TOD accounts can be used to avoid probate
When a person dies in California, the probate process can be long and expensive. For that reason, many people look to use legal instruments to pass assets to their heirs outside the reach of probate. One way to do that is to use a transfer on death account, or TOD...
Suing the executor of a will
The executor that has been appointed in a California will is in charge of taking care of the testator's unpaid taxes and other debts, followed by distributing the assets to the correct recipients. However, if an executor makes key errors, they can be potentially...
Handling probate and long-term healthcare in California
Planning long-term care for yourself or an aging loved one in California can be complicated. In addition to meeting the needs of your loved one, you also must figure out how to deal with the cost. Dangers of using Medicaid coverage Medicaid can help pay the expenses...
The process of buying a probate home
Whether you're buying a home for yourself or as part of a property management business, there are many homes for sale in California. With that in mind, you might think about buying a new property through a probate sale. Before you make any offers, it's good to learn...
Probating a will
To probate a loved one's will in California, one must appear in court and have the appropriate forms filed. These are the basic steps necessary in any probate to establish proof of the will's validity to the court. What is probate and how is it done? Probate is a way...