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.
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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.
To speed up a probate administration, consider a simplified proceeding for small estates. Some assets are excluded when calculating the estate’s size.
Testamentary trusts are not created until your loved one dies. It is important to understand how these trusts differ from other trusts if you are a trustee.
Some probate proceedings are started but not followed through to completion. Closing these unfinished probate administrations requires legal guidance.
Probating an estate is a lengthy process with a great deal of responsibility. An executor should know these valuable tips before beginning the process.