Executors and personal representatives have many responsibilities and a long list of things to do. You must begin the probate process not long after the passing of a loved one. However, before you officially initiate the process, it will help immensely to prepare...
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Probate and taxes: What to know
Tax season is just around the corner. Many Californians are likely receiving their W-2s and other financial statements in the mail while preparing their strategies for April filing day. However, your tax filings may look different if you experienced significant life...
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 are the duties of an executor?
A loved one named you as the executor of their will and personal representative of their estate. It is important to understand the roles and duties that lay ahead of you. There are many responsibilities that make up this role. So, it may be helpful to speak with an...
What you should know when choosing your executor
When you sit down to hammer out your estate plan, you have a lot of important decisions to make. In addition to where you want your assets to go, you also have to make healthcare decisions for yourself and try to foresee all possible eventualities. In the midst of all...
5 things personal representatives should know
Your loved one has chosen you to be the personal representative of their estate. It is an honor to be trusted with managing the assets they cherish the most – but it is also a big responsibility. Acting as a personal representative can be a challenging job. So, here...
Your loved one left behind a pet: What happens now?
Losing a loved one can be overwhelmingly emotional. And if your loved one named you as their personal representative – or the executor of their will – you often also face an additional level of stress on top of your grief as you begin the probate process. Then, as you...
SNT trustees must protect eligibility for benefits
In past blog posts, we discussed the important duties individuals have when chosen to be a trustee. Trustees of a special needs trust (SNT) share these same responsibilities, but they also have additional duties to meet the needs of the beneficiary of an SNT. For...
Can Executors turn down the job?
It can be an honor if a loved one named you as the executor of their will, also referred to as a personal representative. It means they trust you to handle their most important affairs and carry out their wishes. However, acting as an executor is often a tough and...
How do you close a probate estate?
It is no secret that the probate of an estate can be a long and complicated process. There are several details families must be aware of and steps a personal representative must complete to bring the estate to a condition for it to be closed and distribute the assets...