Trust Administration
One common question we get is how much does it cost to probate an estate? In the state of California, the answer depends on numerous factors, including the estate’s size or value and the type of assets going through probate. Thus, probate referees are used to appraise the estate and determine the fair market value […]
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If you have been appointed to serve as the administrator of a loved one’s estate, you may be wondering if you really need to hire a probate attorney to help you. Consider this: There are more than 100 steps that must be taken from the beginning to end of handling somebody’s estate. Additionally, most of […]
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Do you have reason to believe that the will of a loved one or family member should be contested? In most cases, where a deceased person leaves a will, the estate goes through the probate process according to probate law. Legal formalities and the case are opened and shut in an uncomplicated manner. But in […]
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There is a lot of thought and careful consideration that goes into trust and estate planning. Establishing a trust instrument may enable an estate to avoid probate, but the job of trust administration will still fall to the person designated as “trustee” by the trust. What happens when the designated trustee is not doing their […]
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Losing a loved one is devastating, and it brings a lot of life change. Part of the process of navigating life in its new state is to ensure you are taking proper steps for closing the deceased’s estate. There is a legal process you must follow, called probate. What is the Probate Process? The probate […]
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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 checklist to help you manage administering a trust while navigating the California probate code. Step One: Find […]
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It is an honor to be appointed as Executor in a will, though the legal duties of an Executor are weighty, important, and often complex. If you have been named Executor in a decedent’s will in California, an important first step is starting the probate process. This is essential because you have no duties or […]
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