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Executor’s Duties in California: What Happens If They Breach Their Fiduciary Duty?

Under California probate law, the executor of the decedent's estate has a fiduciary duty requiring him or her to act…
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Overbid and Estate Litigation when Selling Real Estate

Overbid and Estate Litigation when Selling Real Estate

An overbid is an offer by a prospective purchaser of real estate owned by an estate that is higher than…
October 24, 2025 Read More
How to Make Sure Real Estate Is Insured During Probate

How to Make Sure Real Estate Is Insured During Probate

It is important that an estate-administrator has a valid insurance policy for the property. Learn how to make sure real…
October 24, 2025 Read More
How to Get a Copy of a Trust

How to Get a Copy of a Trust

If you haven’t received a copy of the trust document, other issues may be delaying your inheritance. By the end…
October 21, 2025 Read More
How Long Does the Executor Have to Read the Will
How Long Does the Executor Have to Read the Will?

How Long Does the Executor Have to Read the Will?

Table of Contents Key Takeaways Understanding the Executor’s Role in California Why Reading the Will Is So Important When Should…
October 20, 2025 Read More
Understanding Joint and Several Liabilities for Trustees

Understanding Joint and Several Liabilities for Trustees

Acting as a co-trustee may lighten the workload, but it does not reduce your potential liabilities. Co-trustees can be held…
October 17, 2025 Read More
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How to Get a Copy of a Trust

How to Get a Copy of a Trust

If you haven’t gotten a copy of the trust document, there might be other problems in getting your inheritance. After…
October 17, 2025 Read More
When Does a Revocable Trust Become Irrevocable?
When Does a Revocable Trust Become Irrevocable?

When Does a Revocable Trust Become Irrevocable?

Table of Contents Key Takeaways What Is a Revocable Trust? When Does a Revocable Trust Become Irrevocable in California? Key…
October 17, 2025 Read More
4 Common Types of Probate Fraud Soon After a Death
4 Common Types of Probate Fraud Soon After a Death

4 Common Types of Probate Fraud Soon After a Death

Immediately following a death, probate fraud can occur. View here for a Riverside probate litigation attorney’s list of the four…
October 16, 2025 Read More
How Long After a Person Dies Will Beneficiaries Be Notified
How Long After a Person Dies Will Beneficiaries Be Notified

How Long After a Person Dies Will Beneficiaries Be Notified

Table of Contents Key Takeaways The Beneficiary Notification Process in California General Timelines for Beneficiary Notification Rights of a Beneficiary…
October 13, 2025 Read More
Three Types of People Who Are Interested Parties to a Probate
Three Types of People Who Are Interested Parties to a Probate

Three Types of People Who Are Interested Parties to a Probate

Who are Interested Parties? And what does that even mean? An interested party is someone who is entitled to receive…
October 13, 2025 Read More

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