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.
If you were unexpectedly disinherited or received less than anticipated, you may wonder whether you can challenge the will. The Grossman Law Firm can…
In order for an administer to administrate probated estate property, one must have the authorization from the court to continue working on the property.
Do you suspect a trust contains a mistake? If you believe a trust contains a mistake and is affecting your inheritance rights, legal action may be necessary.
Trustees of California trusts could be held personally liable for their negligent actions. Beneficiaries will have to demonstrate these five things to succeed.
If your parents have passed away, find out what you can do to transfer the title to their house here. It truly depends on how the title to their house was held at the time that they died.
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.