Navigating the probate process can be complex for your whole family. Thankfully, your loved one’s estate plan can help make probate easier since it provides directions of your loved one’s wishes and gifts their assets to surviving family members. However, you come to own so many things in your life, from real estate property to […]

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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 time-consuming responsibility to take on. […]

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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 wills only created more complex issues for the probate of Franklin’s […]

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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 essential because, unfortunately, financial responsibilities do not disappear – even […]

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Usually, almost every estate must go through probate after the person who owns the estate passes away. And every person’s will must go through probate as well, to ensure it is valid. However, there are a few exceptions that could keep California families out of the complex and often lengthy probate process. One of those […]

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When the famous artist Prince passed away in 2016, people everywhere mourned the loss of a great talent and celebrated his achievements and monumental music. Then, word quickly got out that he never made a will. Passing away without a will can cause a significant amount of stress for surviving loved ones. For example, there […]

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If you’re like most people who take the time to create a will, you want to arrange for your family’s support even after you’re gone. You may also want to spare them from a lengthy probate and soften the blow of your departure. However, if you’re not careful, your will could become a minefield. According […]

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One of the challenges for estate administrators here in California is dealing with people illegally occupying the decedent’s property. Sometimes, the individuals may be strangers — squatters — who assumed illegal possession of the property after the homeowner died. But other situations might involve relatives of the decedent who refuse to vacate the premises after […]

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Did your elderly parent insist on remaining in their home until their death, surrounded by the furniture, trinkets and other items they could never bring themselves to clear out? If so, you may be facing the daunting task of cleaning out that home and selling it. If your parent had an estate plan that allows […]

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It’s never easy to watch your parents get old, but it’s something you’re likely to face in the future. Since you want to do your best to help, it’s important to work closely with your parents to ensure that they have the right long-term care strategy in place. Not only does this strategy affect your […]

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