Estate Administration & Probate

People who are creating an estate plan typically focus on passing down their assets to their beneficiaries. While that’s the central focus of an estate plan, there’s something else to consider. This is who will care for your affairs if you’re incapacitated and can’t...

Probate is the court process that your will must go through before your assets can be distributed to your beneficiaries per your instructions. It involves validating the will, carrying out an inventory of the assets and paying your estate’s outstanding debts and taxes...

Parents sometimes pass away with debt. In fact, most people will pass away with final bills that have to be paid, such as utilities, property taxes, income taxes or credit card bills. It’s not always possible to plan ahead for these types of things, so they have to be...

When the time comes to execute someone’s estate, it’s important to get it right. Errors could cause distress for the family, delay the distribution of assets, waste money from the estate and waste your time too. You’ll have a lot to learn, so slow and steady is the...

Life is unpredictable, and even young and healthy people can be left incapacitated by injury or illness. That is why many California residents include advance medical directives in their estate plans. An advance medical directive is a document that communicates an...

Losing a loved one in California is a painful experience. It becomes even more traumatic if the person didn’t have a will. You’re faced with wondering what to do with their cash, property and other belongings. The court might even order a probate sale and decide how...

Leaving your home to your children in California is an understandable desire. It is the passing down of a legacy - a cherished abode that has provided protection and shelter for you and your family. But you can't just simply give your house away to your children....

Regardless of your age, you can benefit from creating an estate plan. Even if you have few assets, this is a necessary step for ensuring your wishes are upheld and your California loved ones are protected. However, while doing so, it’s crucial to avoid making these...

When you make your estate plan, you’ll need to pick someone who will administer it when the time comes. While a probate court will typically oversee things, the executor will do the bulk of the work. How can you know who to choose? The following are some pointers...

Estate planning ensures that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after death. One area that often requires careful planning is real estate. Failing to address real estate can result in costly complications. Here are some tips to help you avoid...