Probate is the legal administrative process through which property from the estate of the deceased is transferred from the name of the deceased into the name of the inheritor. It is a court ordered transfer of property.
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Can an irrevocable trust be challenged in CA? Learn five key questions that may determine whether trust assets are vulnerable to a lawsuit.
Learn how to challenge a will or trust based on mental incapacity in California and what evidence is needed to prove lack of capacity.
Learn how long you have to sue a trustee in California and when the deadline starts for trust litigation claims.
Learn the most common trustee accounting errors in CA and why mistakes in trust accountings can create disputes or delay distributions.
The Estate of Giraldin allows California beneficiaries to sue trustees for misconduct that occurred before the settlor’s death.
When a trustee won’t distribute your inheritance to you, you may decide to file a petition with the probate court to compel a distribution.
Does Community Property Have to Go Through Probate? Well, we have to actually look at the deed to see what it is that is going to happen. You can take title as community property with or without right of survivorship. This matters!
Errors documenting estate expenses in an executor’s accounting are fairly common. Following certain rules will help avoid these mistakes.
When a trustee won’t distribute your inheritance to you, you may decide to file a petition with the probate court to compel a distribution.