Two questions we are asked often: “How do I get a copy of a trust?” and “How do I get a copy of a will?” Attorney Grossman explains the answer.
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Personal representatives in California must complete an Inventory and Appraisal Form. This form includes two attachments. Click here to learn more.
While overturning a beneficiary designation of a life insurance policy is not a simple matter, it can be done if you can demonstrate that the change resulted from undue influence. Consider asking yourself the following questions:
Probate administration in California can take months or even years to complete. View here for signs that your administration may take longer than usual.
What is probate and how do you know whether or not you need it? A probate and trust litigation attorney explains how probate cases work in California.
Proving undue influence under California probate law can be done through circumstantial evidence. View here for more from a San Diego probate lawyer.
Administering an estate comes with many responsibilities. View here for a list by a Riverside estate attorney of ten steps that must be taken.
Wondering who inherits property when someone dies without a will and without a spouse? View here for more about the process from a Riverside estate attorney.
What happens when a beneficiary under a will dies before the decedent? The pre-deceased beneficiary must still be listed on the Petition for Probate.
Administering a trust or estate with real estate as an asset can have many potential problems. View here for more from a San Diego trust litigation attorney.