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.
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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.
Who do I tell I’m doing probate is a question we hear all the time. If you are facing being an executor in a probate proceeding it is important to do this correctly. This video explains the basics of who gets notice in probate.
The Grossman Law Firm explains contesting will legitimacy and how to identify whether a case can be made based on the grounds of mental incompetence.
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.
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.
Administering an estate may require oversight by the probate court. It is important to understand the potential drawbacks of the probate process.
It can be necessary to have both a probate and trust administration for the same estate in California. Contact us if you are unsure about what to do.