With few exceptions, estates in California are administered in the same way, regardless of their size. If an estate is large, however, it may take longer.
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Estates can become involved with litigation for many different reasons. In some cases, an estate can be named a party to a suit. Keep on reading to learn more about how this could occur.
When you believe a loved one may have passed away, the court will need to see evidence that you have done an appropriate amount of work to locate the missing person or verify whether he or she has passed away.
Administering an estate with retirement assets has many potential pitfalls. Click here to learn the differences between Conduit and Accumulation Trusts.
Notice is an important aspect of selling real estate during a probate administration. View here for more from a San Diego probate lawyer.
What can happen if an executor fails to complete a probate administration? View here for reasons you may need to involve the San Diego probate court.
Administering a trust that contains discretionary distributions may be overwhelming. View here for helpful factors to consider from a Riverside trust attorney.
In a Financial Advisor article, California estate planning lawyer Scott Grossman and other interviewed professionals talk about the problem of second marriages.
California probate lawyer Scott Grossman describes what joint tenancy is, and how it differs from tenancy in common. Call us for a free discussion of your case.
If your loved one died with no will available, their assets pass according to intestate law in California. View examples of assets not subject to intestacy.