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If you have a revocable trust, there is a good chance that you'll name yourself as the trustee. However, it is in your best interest to name a successor trustee. This person will manage the document if you pass away or are otherwise unable to manage trust assets such...
A power of attorney (POA) is an individual that you trust and not only a document that is signed. You have to become an agent who puts the interests of another person above your own. In California, there are several steps to take to become a good representative for...
People who develop estate plans enjoy peace of mind because they know that preparations have been made to take care of their loved ones. When California residents make these preparations, one of the most important decisions they face is choosing a responsible person...
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...
When a loved one dies, it's likely that their estate will go through the probate process to ensure that the wishes of the deceased get carried out. This can be a difficult process, especially if there are disagreements among the heirs at law about how to divide up the...
When most people think of white-collar crime, they think of complex financial schemes that result in huge profits for the perpetrators. While this is certainly true, there are other types of white-collar crimes that can significantly impact victims. Defalcation is one...
When a loved one dies in California, it is often difficult to deal with the estate. This can be especially true if there is a contest about who is the rightful heir. If you find yourself in this situation, knowing how to handle it can be critical. Who is an...
If you own a home, business or other assets, California law generally allows you to keep them in a trust. A trust may allow you to protect items from being seized by creditors or in a divorce. In many cases, you can dissolve a trust assuming that you follow the proper...
Courts see wills as the voice of the deceased issuing their last wishes. That's the testator, the individual who wrote the will. Typically, California law supports the will. Anyone who argues the content of the will and its intent is contesting the will. Why contest a...
In the state, the authority of an executor is specified by a court or any wishes the deceased involved had. Estate administration and probate in California may end with an executor that the estate’s owner didn’t choose. Whether appointed by a judge or the deceased, an...