Creating a last will and testament can be a tedious process. It can be difficult to consider what happens to your property and assets once you pass. As part of your last will and testament, you may want to choose ... Read More
Being involved in a probate case can be a stressful experience. While you are dealing with the loss of a loved one, this impersonal legal process can make managing their final expenses and assets difficult. When there are disagreements between ... Read More
Planning for the future of your assets, debts, and property is a responsible and considerate act. Not only will you have the peace of mind which comes with making sure your final wishes are known, but you will also help ... Read More
Californian residents who are dealing with the aftermath of the passing of a loved one will likely have to go through the probate process. This can be somewhat complex and difficult to deal with, but there are ways to get through. ... Read More
Having to navigate the probate process after a loved one’s death can be stressful. This unfamiliar area has seemingly endless rules and requirements which are confusing and difficult to understand. By taking time to learn about this process before it becomes a ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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, ... Read More
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 ... Read More
In California, the Probate Code governs various types of trusts. There are revocable and irrevocable trusts, legacy trust, trust for those with special needs, and others. All of these are legal constructs that usually have named beneficiaries. Beneficiaries receive payments ... Read More
