6 Steps To Protecting Your Assets From Nursing Home Care Costs
STEP 1: Treat your loved ones with the gift of financial security before it’s too late. No one can predict the future and safeguarding your assets is…
Spousal Property Petition
Transferring Assets to the Surviving Spouse All property that passes to the surviving spouse or domestic partner can be transferred under Probate Code §13500, et…
Small Estate Affidavit
When a person dies owning personal property worth less than $184,500 (for persons who died after April 1, 2022), there is a procedure to transfer…
7 Key Things When Making A Plan For A Child With Disabilities
Step 1 – Estate Planning For A Child With Disabilities If you become incapacitated or pass away, how will you provide for your child with…
5 Things You May Not Have Considered When Remarrying
1. Expenses and ownership in remarriage In many instances, when a couple decides to remarry, they might unintentionally put their commingled income and assets at…
Witnessed Wills
The most common type of will is a witnessed will. Usually, they are typewritten, but they can also be handwritten. They also can be in…
What Happens During Probate
Through probate, the court can ensure that a deceased’s bills are paid, final wishes are fulfilled, and their assets allocated to their rightful beneficiaries. The…
The Probate Checklist Every Executor Should Have
When a person passes away, their estate must be legally transferred to their beneficiaries. This is typically done through the probate process – an administrative…
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Probate
Executors and Administrators: Key Responsibilities and Guidelines in California Executors and administrators are court-appointed personal representatives of the estates of individuals who have passed away….
The 8 Things That Add Months Of Delays To A Probate Case
Unplanned estates can be caught in the web of the probate court for months or even years. Without an effective plan, assets are left at…
The 6-Stage Probate Process In California
When someone dies, the money and property that make up their estate will be distributed to their heirs. Usually, for those assets to be properly…
The 4 Things You Should Know About Settling An Estate
When it comes to settling an estate, the process can feel overwhelming and complicated. From navigating complicated legal documents to ensuring that everything is taken…
