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Who Decides a Probate Petition in California?

Who decides a probate petition in California? Learn how judges and probate examiners review petitions and what can delay approval.
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Trustee Not Distributing Trust Assets in California: What You Can Do

Trustee Not Distributing Trust Assets in California: What You Can Do

Is your trustee delaying distributions? Learn your rights under CA law, warning signs of misconduct, and how trust litigation...
April 13, 2026 Read More
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Missing or Lost Will in California: 7 Steps to Take

Missing or Lost Will in California: 7 Steps to Take

Can’t find a will in California? Learn the steps to take, what happens if it’s missing, and how it can…
April 10, 2026 Read More
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CA Probate Creditor Deadlines: What Beneficiaries Need to Know

CA Probate Creditor Deadlines: What Beneficiaries Need to Know

During a probate administration, notice must be provided to creditors. After the notice is sent, creditors have a limited period…
April 8, 2026 Read More
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Irrevocable Trust Lawsuit: Five Questions to Consider

Irrevocable Trust Lawsuit: Five Questions to Consider

Can an irrevocable trust be challenged in CA? Learn five key questions that may determine whether trust assets are vulnerable…
April 6, 2026 Read More
Do You Need a Formal Accounting in a California Trust?

Do You Need a Formal Accounting in a California Trust?

Do you need formal accounting from a trustee in California? Learn when trustees must provide financial reports, warning signs of…
April 3, 2026 Read More
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Executor Steals from Probate Estate: Theft and California Probate

Executor Steals from Probate Estate: Theft and California Probate

Suspect an executor is stealing from an estate in CA? Learn the warning signs, your legal options, and how to…
April 3, 2026 Read More
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Should You Sign a Waiver of Account in California Probate?

Should You Sign a Waiver of Account in California Probate?

Attorney Scott Grossman discusses the last thing step before getting an order from the court. This is a report on…
April 1, 2026 Read More
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What Does Prove the Will Mean Under California Probate?

What Does Prove the Will Mean Under California Probate?

What does “prove the will” mean in California probate? Learn how courts determine validity, what evidence is required, and what…
March 31, 2026 Read More
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Trustee Commingling of Funds in California: A Quick Guide

Trustee Commingling of Funds in California: A Quick Guide

Learn how trustee commingling of funds works under CA law, common warning signs, and what beneficiaries can do to protect…
March 27, 2026 Read More
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Divorce and Probate in California: Can an Ex-Spouse Inherit?

Divorce and Probate in California: Can an Ex-Spouse Inherit?

Does divorce remove an ex-spouse from a will in California? Learn how the CA Probate Code affects inheritance and what…
March 27, 2026 Read More
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