California’s legal landscape saw a pivotal shift with the passage of Assembly Bill 2016 (AB 2016)—a reform that significantly alters how Probate matters, particularly those involving small estates and inherited property, are handled across the state. At The Probate House, L.C., we are fully equipped and deeply experienced in navigating the nuances of these changes […]

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The concept of probate alone can be stressful to think about. Since it is a process that only occurs after the loss of a loved one, many people are not aware of the details. So, many people hear the myths about probate and worry about what that could mean for their families. One rumor is […]

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Nowadays, blended families are the norm. Divorce rates for people over 50 have slowly been increasing in the last two decades, and second marriages are much more common after divorce or the death of a spouse. However, even as more California families become blended families, many estate planning laws do not recognize the rights of […]

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Many articles explaining the probate process, and even this blog, often state just how important it is for personal representatives and surviving family members to create an inventory of their loved one’s property. It is not only necessary for the probate process, but it can also make it much easier for you and your family […]

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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 left behind. However complex the process […]

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Real estate holdings are often  the most coveted assets involved in an estate. When a loved one dies, they may choose to leave the family home to one person or more specific persons. They may also direct the executor of their estate to sell the home and split the proceeds of the sale between the […]

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It doesn’t matter if you’re creating an estate plan in California or facing the probate process after the death of a loved one, it’s critical to understand the finer details to ensure yourself of making all the right decisions. There are times when the probate process is uncontested, with everything unfolding as planned. Contested probate is also […]

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If one or both of your parents have passed away, it is likely that they will have assets for distribution. As their child, you may expect that you will automatically be owed a share of the estate. While this is understandable, unfortunately, your right to inheritance depends on the instructions left within each parent’s estate […]

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It is recommended that people plan their estate as early as possible because passing away without a will can lead to complex issues. When a person dies without an estate plan, this is known legally as dying intestate. When a person in California dies intestate, their assets will be distributed according to California law. This […]

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Making the decision to move a loved one into a nursing care facility might be one of the most difficult choices you ever make. Generally, no one likes the idea of uprooting an elderly parent from the home they have lived in for decades and moving them to a strange and unfamiliar facility. Unfortunately, there […]

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