As you age, it is only natural to become more forgetful. It is only when this forgetfulness becomes more frequent or even dangerous, that it becomes a concern for you and your family. You might worry that this increased forgetfulness could be a much larger issue – dementia. Here are some important things to consider. […]

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When a family member passes away, it is difficult to know how to move forward. Yet, it seems there are countless things you must do, often all at once. Among all the uncertainty, there are three important things you may wish to remember. Do not avoid your emotions Losing a loved one is one of the […]

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As you may know, probate is the process of proving if a loved one’s will is valid before beginning the administration of their estate or if a probate, without a will is required. There is often a lot of anxiety surrounding this process. However, some people might wonder if probate is even necessary. To determine […]

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One of a personal representative’s biggest tasks is reviewing their loved one’s estate and taking stock of the assets. This can be daunting, so here are some of the critical things you must know about this particular task during probate. How long do you have? You have four months to complete the inventory of your […]

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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 paying off your loved one’s […]

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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 carefully Managing your loved […]

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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 sold during the estate’s administration. If the home […]

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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 not only feel overwhelming grief but worry. What happens […]

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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 planning documents intact. You are named as successor trustee […]

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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 one. There are three primary ways a probate […]

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