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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...
When someone creates a will in California, they must name a man, woman, or sometimes a bank or a trust company to carry out their wishes or provisions of their will, among other tasks. However, there are circumstances where the beneficiaries or other people with a...
Retiring in California is the dream of millions of people. However, this dream may be derailed when a person dies and their estate passes into probate. For individuals with a large estate, probate can be a useful tool to avoid problems. Probate is a complex process...
The executor of an estate is the person who you name in your will or in your estate plan to carry out your wishes, pay your debts and in other ways settle your estate after you pass away. A personal representative carries out exactly the same duties as an executor;...
In a turbulent real estate market, some California residents might be looking to purchase real estate through a probate sale. There are a lot of advantages to purchasing property this way, but it can be a risky endeavor when not done carefully. What is a probate sale?...
Did you know that if you are the executor or the personal representative of an estate in California, you are responsible for paying any associated federal and estate taxes? That duty extends further than you may think. Here is what you need to know when you agree to...
Surviving family members may find themselves wondering how to go through the probate process. Even with a competent executor handling representation duties, administering an estate may come with challenges. Organized executors who understand the importance of taking...
Although no one ever wants to believe it, there are times when the individual administrating or executing an estate doesn't work in their heirs' and creditors' best interests. This is why probate bonds exist and are so vital to the estate planning process. Probate is...
Undue influence is a frequently contentious issue in probate litigation. Usually, the court appoints a guardian to carry out an undue influence for an incapacitated person. However, that extent of influence can be challenged in a court in California. Undue influence...
No matter how you arrange your estate, you might not be able to avoid probate for your loved ones in California. However, probate isn't necessarily a bad thing. During the probate process, a judge will make sure that your assets are distributed according to your...