On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Oct 7, 2020 | Probate
If you or a loved one is involved in a probate court case, you may have heard the term “guardian ad litem.” A guardian ad litem can play an essential part in a California probate case, and it’s important to understand their role. Therefore, you will need...
On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Aug 27, 2020 | Probate
If you haven’t been through the process, thinking about what happens in a probate case can be confusing or even anxiety-producing. Furthermore, not knowing the procedures and what to expect can make matters more daunting. By having a basic idea of how a probate case...
On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jun 15, 2020 | Probate
Losing a parent is almost always difficult, but if you lose your mother or father and find out he or she never created a will, you may face even more hardship. When your parent dies “intestate,” or without a will, it may cost you and other loved ones unnecessary time...
On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | May 28, 2020 | Probate
Making sure probate goes as fast as possible will help your heirs receive their inheritance without a substantial delay. However, if you store your will in a safe deposit box at your bank, you may end up delaying the probate process. After you die, your heirs might...
On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Feb 27, 2020 | Probate
If you have recently had a friend or family member pass away, you are probably familiar with the time it takes to settle someone’s estate. You have also probably asked yourself the meaning of the word probate. Probate refers to the process when a judge validates a...
On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Feb 7, 2020 | Probate
If you are the executor for a loved one’s will, chances are at least a portion, if not the entirety of the estate must pass through California probate. The process is often time-consuming as it has a significant number of statutes. Depending on the details of the...
On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Jan 15, 2020 | Probate
People often underestimate the importance of an estate plan. If you die without any legal directive as to what you want to happen with your assets, then the state steps in and makes those decisions for you. In many cases, the court will still play a role after you die...
On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Dec 9, 2019 | Probate
Dealing with the loss of a loved one while having to manage the details of their estate can be overwhelming, especially when you don’t know where to begin. Without guidance, you could miss important deadlines and make crucial mistakes. Fortunately, with the expert...
On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Nov 7, 2019 | Probate
One of the most important decisions that those involved in the estate planning process in Woodland Hills will make is the choice of their personal representative or executor. When they nominate someone for this role, they may not simply be asking this person to take...
On behalf of Law Offices of Alice A. Salvo | Oct 17, 2019 | Probate
Wills and trusts give instructions for who receives your parent’s assets after death. But if your parent doesn’t have a will, who gets the estate? When people pass away without a will, they die intestate. California probate courts rule on intestacy succession for...
