Losing a loved one is never simple, particularly when their assets are divided according to their will. Depending on the specifics of your loved one’s estate plan, the probate procedure can be required to expedite the distribution of assets. Every state has certain rules governing the probate procedure, and California is no exception. There can be a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the probate process, especially if you have no experience with it. To ensure […]

It is a sad but inarguable fact that everyone’s time eventually comes to an end. This means that many of us will inevitably end up in probate court to sort out a loved one’s estate at some point in our lives. Dealing with a long, drawn-out court case when you are already grieving the loss of a loved one can be an extremely unpleasant prospect. For some people, locating and hiring a probate attorney seems […]

The probate court process is a special legal system that accounts for a deceased person’s assets and property. It then transfers those assets to beneficiaries and heirs in accordance with both the law and the decedent’s last wishes. The rules and procedures that govern the probate process differ from state to state, with probate being mandatory in many states. In California, however, the courts have approved streamlined processes for transferring certain assets outside of the […]

The probate court process is a specialized legal process by which a deceased individual’s assets and property are legally transferred to their heirs or beneficiaries. Probate court cases in California can be complex and time-consuming, and oftentimes people are inclined to do all they can to expedite the probate process or avoid it altogether. Estate Planning Usually, the best way to do this is to have a comprehensive estate plan in place that clearly spells […]

Probate is a judicial process used to ensure that a will is the true last testament of a deceased person and that it is also accepted as a valid public document. The court process is meant to manage a decedent’s estate and then distribute their assets. Though the process is similar in all fifty states, each state has its own statutes or laws set forth by its legislature to govern it. California’s probate laws are […]

Planning for the end of your life is not a task that should be delayed, especially if you have assets that you would like distributed to your family. Unfortunately, your family and loved ones will need to go through the grief and adjustment period of losing you while also handling the associated legal complexities. California law requires that a probate court process occur following a person’s death to validate their will. This process executes a […]

The time after a loved one’s death is emotionally challenging. Handling the grief can be debilitating, and this trauma can be worsened when those family members must go through the complicated probate process shortly after one’s death. As you begin planning your estate and determining how your assets will be handled after your death, you may want to consider how you can make your passing easier for your family by helping them avoid the probate […]

It takes an enormous amount of emotional strength and energy to deal with the death of a loved one. It’s a harsh reality to face, and unfortunately, it’s something that we all must go through at some point in our lives. It’s an even greater challenge to accept that an individual’s death means that there is now a giant responsibility on our shoulders to take care of their estate. This process is called probate, which […]

No one can prepare you for the feelings you’ll experience after the death of a loved one. Along with grief and sadness, you may feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities of settling your loved one’s estate. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed out, and guilty for taking away time from grieving to deal with the legalities of probate. Fortunately, you don’t have to go through the probate process alone. With the help of a probate attorney, […]