Has your family recently experienced the loss of a loved one? In addition to the trauma brought by death, family members can be overwhelmed by the belongings and financial assets of the previous owner, wondering how they should be distributed. Piecing together the person’s intentions for heirs, dealing with sibling rivalries and facing threats of […]
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When a loved one dies, leaving you trust administrator, you are responsible for the trust trajectory. For many, trust administration is an unfamiliar process with many deadlines and actions that appear overwhelming. To combat confusion, we compiled a California Trust administration checklist to help you manage to administer a trust while navigating the California probate
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In the process of creating an estate plan, an important decision is made by the testator (the person creating the will) of whom will serve as the executor. While the person chosen is sometimes a close friend or family member, there are instances where one might need to appoint a new executor. Executors are changed
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If someone dies without a will, it’s referred to as “dying intestate.” It means that loved ones will face the process of probate in California without a will. Unfortunately, probate is notorious for being complex and expensive. Like all states, California has set legal guidelines for distributing a person’s property and other assets when they’ve
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