Probate is the judicial process whereby a will is “proved” in a court of law and accepted as a valid public document that is the true last testament of the deceased, or whereby the estate is settled according to the laws of intestacy in the state of residence of the deceased at the time of death in the absence of a legal will.
A personal representative is someone who is entrusted to carry out the administration of a California estate. This role comes with several significant responsibilities, including managing the estate assets, providing notice to creditors and heirs, and distributing the estate property.
When administering an estate, you may find a mistake in the will. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the mistake, the will may still be valid.
Serving as a trustee of your loved one’s trust may feel overwhelming for those who have never administered a trust in the past. . This is especially true when multiple trustees are serving simultaneously therefore it is important to understand some co-trustee rules first.
Wondering whether you should pursue litigation when an executor does not distribute property under a California will? View here for more.
Learn how the Temecula Probate Court handles CA probate matters, where cases are filed, and when probate disputes turn into litigation.
Can CA probate records be sealed? Learn when probate files are public, when courts allow sealing, and what beneficiaries can do…
Suspect executor theft in a California probate estate? Learn the warning signs, your legal rights, and how to take action to recover your inheritance.
Regardless of the execution of a listing agreement, estates can be held liable for the broker’s commission only if the following conditions are met.
Can probate move forward if an heir cannot be found in California? Learn notice requirements, due diligence steps, and what happens next.
Who decides a probate petition in California? Learn how judges and probate examiners review petitions and what can delay approval.