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Many people have heard of trusts as they relate to something being passed down from a relative, but most people are not familiar with much more beyond that. A trust is a legal document that keeps property for a person until they are able to access it as designated by...
The process of probate can be filled with complexities while estates are being settled. Not only can they become lengthy, but they are often filled with terminology that’s difficult to understand. For this reason, it isn’t surprising that many families look for help...
The Five Ways To Do Your Estate Planning and Why You Need A Brea Estate Planning Attorney To Help You The first thing you need to do is take inventory of your assets and liabilities. Do you mostly have life insurance policies lying around? Do you have assets that...
Contrary to popular belief, estate planning is not just something for the wealthy. It is something that everyone needs. An estate plan will allow you to increase the value of the estate that you will pass to your beneficiaries and heirs. Proper estate planning in...
The legal capacity of the settlor has significant effects on the outcome of a trust or will. The document could be invalidated if it was prepared while the settlor was mentally incompetent. Probate litigation lawyers provide legal advice and assist in filing documents...
Probate litigation refers to the challenging of a person’s will after that person’s death. There are a number of reasons that this litigation may occur. The family may suspect the person was not competent to make the will or that the person was unduly influenced by...
There are several common errors people may make in creating an estate plan. One is preparing documents incorrectly. While there are a number of do-it-yourself estate planning packages available, it is easy to make an error on these that can delay carrying out the...
Estate law can be very confusing for the typical individual who is concerned about protecting their wealth while advancing assets on to the next generation or personal friends. Trusts are an excellent method of ensuring property is transferred upon death to the...
A trustee is the person who manages the assets in a trust. Depending on the terms of the trust, the trustee may also have discretion over when distributions are made to beneficiaries. One duty of a trustee may be to invest assets to increase the value of a trust. The...
Legal Assistance for Those Involved in Probate Disputes Probate is the legal process by which the estate of a deceased person is evaluated and the wealth it contains is distributed to others. Disputes often occur during the probate process, which is a good reason for...