A person who inherits when there is no Will.
People listed as beneficiaries who are not members of the family of the deceased will usually be informed by the California probate court. However, this only applies if the will has been filed with the court upon death, which is the case if the assets have to go through probate.
If you haven’t received your rightful inheritance, chances are the reason relates to one or more of the following issues. Read more here.
What you can legally do and what you should do as a beneficiary are not necessarily the same thing. If you are the only beneficiary than a formal trust administration may not be the best solution.
If the trustee of a family member’s trust won’t give you any information, send a written request to them. The trustee is obligated to provide each beneficiary with information.
In a Financial Advisor article, California estate planning lawyer Scott Grossman and other interviewed professionals talk about the problem of second marriages.
Wondering how long a probate administration may take in California? View here for more from a San Diego probate court lawyer.
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.
If you are appointed as the California executor or administrator of an estate, San Diego probate attorney Scott Grossman clarifies what your duties are.
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.
Starting a probate process can lead to a state of confusion and hurry. That is why it is important to seek help from a professional attorney.