When a trust is written, the settlor, or person creating the trust, chooses someone to serve as successor trustee. Often the settlor chooses several people who are named in order.
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Are you wondering how long does probate take in California? In short, probate in California takes a long time. Find out the reasons why here.
Attorney Scott Grossman discusses the two local rules in San Diego that affect two different types of petitions that can be filed in the probate court.
Why is Giving Good Probate Notice So Important? Giving notice is required in every probate that you do and it’s important that if you have an accurate address for a person, that you use it.
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.
Often the question comes up, If my parents had a trust do I still need to do probate? Well the likely answer is no. The reason people create trusts is to avoid probate.
Some probate proceedings are started but not followed through to completion. Closing these unfinished probate administrations requires legal guidance.
California probate cost and fees can add up and it is important to understand the laws that outline how much probate costs in California and what to expect.
When a loved one passes away owning property in California and multiple states, you may need to conduct one or more ancillary probate proceedings.
Filing a trust contest can’t be done by simply filling out a form. Scott Grossman explains the petition process, and the value in hiring an attorney for help.