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.
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When a person dies and leaves an estate, its value needs to be ascertained. The decedent’s gross estate is the fair market value at the date of his or her death of all property that he or she owned. Click here to learn about the differences between a gross estate and a net estate.
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.
Whether or not you have to do a probate of your late spouse’s estate will depend on how title to your spouse’s property was held.
A San Diego trustee error could result in your inheritance being distributed to the wrong beneficiary. View here for five reasons this may happen.
When an executor is stealing from an estate, there is risk that the beneficiaries never receive their entitled property. Read more here.
A no-contest clause can prevent beneficiaries from challenging the provisions of a will or trust. Learn more about a no-contest clause in California
If your loved one died with no will available, their assets pass according to intestate law in California. View examples of assets not subject to intestacy.
If a beneficiary passes away before receiving an inheritance, there are many possibilities for what should happen next. Ask these five questions for guidance.
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.