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 lot of questions when they are facing the probate process. One […]

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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 process when there is no will.  Every possible beneficiary […]

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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, powers of attorney or a will.  In California, individuals can contest a will […]

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If you have recently lost a loved one, it is likely that you are going through a stressful time. It can be difficult to manage the grieving process at the same time as the logistical aspects, such as arranging the funeral and starting the probate process. This is especially true if your loved one did […]

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Most people would assume that someone as wealthy and successful as Aretha Franklin would have had a detailed estate plan in place when she passed away recently. However, the “Queen of Soul” reportedly died without even a will — let alone any other documents detailing how she wanted her assets divided among her family and […]

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Debt has become such an enormous feature of many people’s lives that it is often overwhelming to consider how one might repay the debts of a person who passes away. In some cases, a person’s debt may significantly overshadow his or her estate, causing those who may stand to receive some portion of the estate […]

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One of the major concerns of family members who have lost a loved one has to do with the financial aspects of the death. People who are dealing with an estate that is a fairly nice size will have to determine what debts must be paid and in what order. The estate administrator is the […]

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Many people put off creating a last will or estate plan as long as they can, often until they approach retirement or start worrying about who will care for their children. Unfortunately, many people every year pass away without having any instructions regarding how their possessions and estate should be handled in the event of […]

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If you are an estate administrator tasked with the probate of an estate involving a large, expensive art collection, there are certain things that must be done in order to preserve harmony among the beneficiaries. Paintings, sculptures and other artwork can have great sentimental as well as financial value. While not negating any of the […]

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One of the last things that you might want to deal with when your loved one dies is having to handle a probate issue. Many people these days leave behind estate plans that let other people know their wishes for their property. There are times when someone is going to decide that he or she […]

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