Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia are a serious health crisis in the United States. As seniors live longer and our country's average age continues to rise, more and more Americans will be diagnosed with dementia in their later years. According to the...
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Probate Litigation
Reasons for probate litigation
Probate can proceed in a smooth manner, but sometimes that is simply wishful thinking. Complications may arise during the settling of an estate. Disputes may surface, for example, regarding the validity of a will, accusations that the legal representative...
What happens if a loved one leaves behind multiple wills?
In 2018, people across the country grieved the loss of the late, great Aretha Franklin. Franklin’s name returned to the headlines in 2019, however, when three handwritten wills were found in her home and filed in a Michigan probate court. The discovery of these three...
What does it mean if an estate is insolvent?
An estate plan allows individuals to make their wishes clear and provide for their family when they are gone. However, a lot of financial planning goes into this process to ensure one's family members will be protected and provided for after their passing. This is...
What does it take to probate a holographic will?
Many people know that creating a will often involves several steps, including taking an inventory of one's assets and clearly documenting one's wishes. And then, they must go through the process of ensuring their will is valid by finding fit witnesses to sign the will...
What is ancillary probate?
Nowadays, many people own property outside of their home state. Whether their family has a cabin or a vacation home, the out-of-state property can provide a nice getaway from everyday life for everyone in the family. But what happens to this property if your...
FAQ: How long does probate take?
The probate process can be a complex situation to navigate. And dealing with such a complicated process after losing a loved one can be distressing. Because of all of the details and emotions involved in this process, California families are often left with a...
Intestate succession Pt. 2: Tips for navigating probate
Even if a loved one passes away without making a will, the surviving family members usually still have to handle the probate process. This can leave families with a lot of questions. So, here are a few tips that can help individuals through the California probate...
How do you know if your loved one was under undue influence?
Not many people can imagine that someone would manipulate their elderly loved ones. However, it is a sad reality that some people will use others for their personal gain, including with respect to the creation of various estate planning documents including deeds,...
How do community property laws impact inheritances?
People often think that California's community property laws are only relevant when couples divorce. However, they also apply to how property is disbursed and how debts are handled after someone's death. Under our community property laws, everything that spouses earn...