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When a spouse dies, it can create a difficult situation for the surviving spouse. In addition to handling difficult emotions, there are legal issues that must be resolved. When a death occurs, a will often sorts out who will get certain property. Without a will, California intestate laws apply. However, regardless of whether a will existed, the surviving spouse has …
Intestate succession in California is a set of special laws within the probate code that determines how assets (including property and money) are distributed if someone dies without a valid will. These laws are also used if a will exists and the probate court declares it as invalid.
One of the basic steps in estate planning is drafting a legal will. In California, there are certain requirements that must be met before the probate court would consider the document valid. In this post, you’re going to learn more about the requirements to draft a legal will in California.
The holiday season has arrived. It’s time to be with our loved ones. It’s also time to review your estate planning decisions. Why? The changes that may have occurred over the last year could affect how your estate is administrated when you pass away. In this post, we’re going to discuss some of the most common changes that mean you …
California probate is a difficult process for a family. While the California probate process helps settle estate matters, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s an easy process to go through. In fact, it can be downright overwhelming. In this post, we’re going to give 10 tips that can help you start the California probate process.
Once the funeral is over, the next step is estate administration. It’s very likely that the named executor or administrator has never held the responsibility of administering an estate. The California probate process can take between 12 to 18 months provided that everything goes smoothly. There are a lot of steps involved in the process. In this post, we’re going …
Wills and estate planning are topics that every adult needs to address, but it’s not always easy to do. In addition to facing the reality that death is absolute, many people simply don’t know how to get started. Most people with little knowledge about wills and estate planning generally come to see a lawyer with just one idea: they want …
The purpose of a will in an estate plan is to give you the ability to state how you want your possessions and money distributed. You can also use it to state who you do not want to give anything to when you die. It’s also used to name a guardian to care for minor children. So, what happens if …
California estate planning can involve different documents. While there are many documents that are chosen based on specific circumstances, there are some basic documents that are likely to be involved. In this post, you’re going to learn about those documents. This is important because it is your estate. We want to make sure that you can hold a simple conversation …
California probate can be an excruciating process. Not every asset goes through the probate process. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean the process is a quick one. In fact, there are several issues that can make the probate process longer. In this post, we’re going to discuss some of the most common issues that may affect the California probate process.
