An inventory & appraisal is mandatory and must be put together correctly and filed in every California probate.
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Does a Surviving Spouse Automatically Inherit in California? This is a question we hear often and the short answer is NO! Attorney Grossman discusses this in the video and we are always here to help with California Probate issues.
Why is Giving Good Probate Notice So Important? Giving notice is required in every probate that you do and it’s important that if you have an accurate address for a person, that you use it.
What is a Holographic Will? What are the requirements in California for it to be a legal will? In this video Attorney Scott Grossman discusses what you really need to know about Holographic Wills in California.
San Diego probate attorney Scott Grossman gives a rapid overview of what to do with the decedent’s insurance policies. Call him any time to discuss your case.
If you are appointed as the California executor or administrator of an estate, San Diego probate attorney Scott Grossman clarifies what your duties are.
As you administer the estate of your loved one, it is important to remember that costly errors can be made at any stage of the process. We compiled a list of examples of some of the most common errors you should avoid during probate administration.
When it comes time to administer a loved one’s estate, few people are experienced in this area. As such, the terms “executor” and “trustee” are often confused.
For small estates there may be simpler ways to administer the affairs of your loved one without having to open up a full probate proceeding involving the San Diego probate court. Small Estates and Summary Proceedings may be an option to full probate.
Sometimes full probate is not required. One example is the ability to transfer car titles or other vehicle titles or interests in those titles outside of full probate. An experienced probate lawyer can assist you in figuring out if you are able to transfer certain assets outside of probate.