An estate plan helps ensure you can provide for the loved ones you leave behind. However, what happens to your furry friends? You cannot leave money or property to your pet like you would a person, even if they feel like just as much of a family member. But you can...
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Take care handling debt in probate
A loved one’s passing can leave you with a mess of emotions. It may also leave you with a lot of uncertainty, especially if you are managing your loved one’s California estate as a personal representative. One issue that can lead to a lot of questions is the matter of...
You find out you’re the executor. What now?
Your loved one named you as the executor of their will. This is an important role, but if your loved one never informed you of this it can come as quite a shock. If you find yourself in this position, here are a few things to consider. Evaluate the executor’s duties...
What to know to sell real estate in probate
Managing your late loved one’s estate can leave a lot on your plate. If their estate has to go through probate, in addition to navigating all of the strict requirements and technicalities of the probate process, in many cases, your loved one’s home will need to be...
FAQ on limited conservatorships
You may hear about limited conservatorships frequently, but what exactly are they? Here are some of the most common questions answered for you. What is a limited conservatorship? A limited conservatorship gives a person – most often a parent or guardian – some...
With divorced parents, what happens in probate?
In previous blog posts, we have discussed the complexities that can arise in probate matters for blended families. Being a child of divorced parents, you may already know just how complex matters in your life can become in these cases. When one parent passes away, you...
How living in California could impact your estate planning
Living in California, and particularly in Southern California, is a unique experience, with the weather, beaches, traffic and show business influence. What you might not realize is that a fairly unique California law can impact your estate plan, probate and trust...
If a loved one dies outside of California, can I start the probate process in California?
In recent years, we have seen Californians moving all across the country for a variety of reasons, deciding to live in a new state. Now a friend, one of your siblings, your parents, or other loved one has moved outside of California, with their California estate...
Why might you need a probate attorney?
After losing a loved one, you and your family do not have to go through probate alone. While many people might be hesitant at first, hiring a probate attorney can make a significant difference in navigating the probate process – and preserving the assets of your loved...
What should stepchildren prepare for in probate?
Regardless of your age, you may experience a mix of emotions if your parent remarries. You become a part of a blended family and begin some sort of relationship with a stepparent and perhaps even stepsiblings. Even if these relationships are at times positive, the...