Probate requires every estate to file an Inventory and Appraisal. For a list of facts about this process, or if you need help with a probate, contact us.
During an estate administration it is your duty to manage and distribute the assets. Assets are sometimes not discovered until after the estate is closed.
As part of the petition for probate, the petitioner must list all of the named beneficiaries in the decedent’s will or codicil. Issues can arise when determining who to list in this section.
Undetermined heirs is one type of dispute that sometimes occurs involves potential heirs who need to invoke court involvement to show their legal rights.
The personal representative of an estate in California has many duties. View here for an overview by a Riverside estate attorney.
When an Orange County probate administration takes too long, a status report must be filed. The parties then have an opportunity to air grievances at a hearing.
Personal representatives must be careful to follow the proper rules and procedures when selling real estate in California.
Obtaining copies of a death certificate is a good idea when probating an estate. The personal representative will need this document for several reasons.
Personal representatives may have many different types of tax liabilities during an administration. View here for more from a probate attorney in San Diego.
Selling real estate is an important aspect of probate administration. View here for six facts about selling real estate from a Riverside estate attorney.
