Tag: Probate law
When it comes time to administer an estate, understanding what you should expect to pay is important for beneficiaries and executors alike, which is when using our California probate Calculator is essential. California Probate Code Sections 10810 and 10811 guide the
When someone is appointed as a trustee, this signals a strong belief in their integrity. There are several trustee duties in California they must uphold, and probate law and the trust document dictate how they must administer the trust. One
As a beneficiary, it can sometimes feel like you are at the mercy of the executor. However, it is imperative to understand there are laws that shield beneficiaries and their inheritance from unfit or underhanded individuals. Only an expert probate
When someone passes away, a significant emotional toll is left for their friends and family. Unfortunately, people sometimes pass away without a will or trust in place, which compounds this emotional turmoil. Per California probate law, when this happens, the
A person who creates a Living Trust is often held in high regard by their family. This dynamic can make it difficult for both beneficiaries and the grantor to admit they may no longer be fit to fulfill their duties.
There are a number of disappointing scenarios which require a trust litigation attorney: Maybe your trustee has been lazy in administering the trust; the trust might be ambiguous or have certain errors; ownership of property may not be clear; assets
The probate court process can be tricky to understand, especially without the guidance of an experienced probate attorney. One of the most confusing factors is the difference between probate and non-probate property, and how both types of assets are distributed
New changes to gift and estate taxes are going into effect in 2022, boosting the official estate and gift tax exemption to $12.06 million per person for deaths throughout the year. This is up from the $11.7 million tax exemption
The probate process was established in order to prove the validity of wills and other estate documents, as well as distribute a person’s assets after death if they do not have a trust. California’s Probate Code guides the process of
A Last Will and Testament may be one of the most important documents created to preserve your goals after death. Without one, your preferences of how your money, property and personal items are given away will be ignored. Instead, your