If you are appointed as the California executor or administrator of an estate, San Diego probate attorney Scott Grossman clarifies what your duties are.
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Unfortunately, disputes surrounding a California trust administration will lengthen the time and expense needed to wrap up the estate.
There are many reasons that a property may face foreclosure during probate. Here are six factors that contribute to the possibility of a default on a mortgage during probate in California.
What happens to my loved one’s property if they die and they had a will? Well, that will depend on the terms of their will. Assuming that there is no challenge or you overcome the challenge, then the judge admits the will to probate.
We don’t know if there is a will or a trust? How do we find out? Attorney Scott Grossman answers these questions in this very helpful video.
If My Spouse and I Were Separated When They Died Do I Still Inherit? Well, the terms of separation are really important in this context and it has a specific legal meaning.
When it comes to a California probate, filing an accounting of the estate is important to declare any assets or liabilities regarding the trust.
Blended families can make estate administration even more confusing than it already is. View here for more about the process.
Grossman Law Firm explains the responsibilities as a fiduciary and goes into detail about how to properly administer a California estate.
There are a lot of both similarities and differences between executors vs. trustees. Understanding what is similar and different about these roles will help make handling an estate much easier.