For many families, there’s a tremendous sense of relief when the probate process is finally over. This is not just because of the sense of finality that it gives them, but it is also because the process can be so taxing. There are so many different components of probate that can go wrong or create challenges and conflict. Many probate problems CA probate attorneys deal with can be solved before they start. In many cases, […]

Probate sales in CA are legal, but they must follow a specific set of procedures. Probate sales can occur for a number of different reasons. They could be expressly stated as the deceased’s desires in a will. They could also be the result of someone dying intestate or without a valid will, and that is the way to distribute the value among the heirs. In other situations, the proceeds of the sale may be needed […]

Probate can be a complex and sometimes contentious process. Working with the right attorney, though, can help ease some of the tensions and keep the process working smoothly. There are a lot of things that make for a good Los Angeles probate attorney. In particular, things like knowledge and experience are critical. However, one of the qualities that is particularly important, although less often discussed, is that you want to make sure that you are […]

There’s nothing easy about the probate process. It’s complex, challenging, and can lead to conflict. Everyone who’s gone through it is just happy that it’s finally over by the end. All this is on top of the grief, melancholy, and other emotions that come with losing a loved one. In many ways, the probate process brings a feeling of finality to the passing of someone that can be as hard as the initial realization that […]

Houses are one of the more valuable parts of most estates, not just financially, but also from a sentimental standpoint. This leaves many to wonder how their house will be handled through the probate process. The answer to that should, of course, be that it will be handled however the deceased would like it to be handled. That, though, is not always the case. It’s important that the estate plan be properly set up and […]

Those who pass on and leave behind an estate typically want to make sure that those assets go where they want them to go, without paying a variety of costs and expenses along the way. The probate process, in particular, can see assets getting used up quickly. Many people want to know how to keep those costs to a minimum. Fortunately, it is possible to do so if you take the right steps along the […]