What happens during the probate process in California?

The death of a loved one is always traumatic and will require a considerable amount of time to process.  In the midst of your grief, you will likely also find yourself struggling to untangle the financial issues that often exist after a death.  It is...

When a person dies with a will in place, an executor is named as the responsible individual for winding down the decedent's affairs. In situations in which a will has not been prepared, the probate court will appoint an administrator. Whether you have been named as an executor or administrator, the role comes...

You want your money and property should go to your loved ones when you die, not to the courts, lawyers, or the government. Unfortunately, unless you’ve taken proper estate planning, procedures, your heirs could lose a sizable portion of their...

“I just need a simple will.”  It’s a phrase estate planning attorneys hear practically every other day.   From the client’s perspective, there’s no reason to do anything complicated, especially if it might lead to higher legal fees.  Unfortunately, what may...