Wills
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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Senior citizens are sadly vulnerable to being taken advantage of, especially if they have mental or physical challenges. While no two cases of elder abuse are the same, there are certain things you should look for in determining if mistreatment or neglect has occurred. Some of the clues can be the result of other causes, […]
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If you have been appointed to administer a loved one’s estate and a beneficiary files a will contest, you should contact us immediately for help. There are many reasons the family members or other loved one’s of the deceased might end up contesting the validity of the will: The Will is Defective There are specific […]
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If you recently lost a loved one and believe that their estate is not being handled correctly or something is wrong with the Last Will and Testament terms, you need to take action. The quicker you seek legal advice and get your probate lawyer involved, the more likely it is that you will figure out […]
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Do you suspect that the will of a family member has been forged? If you are a legal beneficiary that has been cut out of an inheritance by the sudden appearance of a new or suspicious will, you may have reason to challenge the validity of the new will in probate court. It is always […]
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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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If a loved one has passed away and left a will, you may be wondering what comes next. A will is a legal document that distributes assets after death according to your loved one’s wishes. However, their will was a changeable document while they were alive. It is possible that they legally changed it or […]
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When a loved one passes away, the family members become your strength and give you the courage to endure the pain. However, sometimes, the same family member(s) may become a source of grief –especially when it comes to the probate process. You might feel the need to contest a Will for many reasons. Perhaps, the […]
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When a person dies, it is the duty of the Executor to distribute the estate properly. If the deceased has left behind assets worth $150,000 or more, then the estate has to go through the California probate process. However, to begin the process it is important that you have the last will and testament of […]
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