Monthly Archives: December 2021
5 Common Mistakes Personal Representatives Make During Probate
If you have been named the personal representative of a decedents’ estate, you probably already know that you have a very critical job to do, which is administering the decedent’s estate using ordinary care and diligence. Considering the crucial work you need to do as a personal representative, it is understandable if you are… Read More »
Fraud Claims: Some Important Information For Executors And Beneficiaries
In California, if a decedent’s Will names the person they want to be put in charge of administering their estate after they die, that named person will be appointed as the executor upon the decedent’s death, unless the court finds them unfit to serve as executor. Often, an executor will be a decedent’s spouse,… Read More »
Dealing With Problems Between Executors And Beneficiaries
Unfortunately, sometimes, executors and beneficiaries don’t get along. As an executor, a beneficiary may harass you to give them their inheritance early. As a beneficiary, you may feel the executor is doing something that is not in line with their fiduciary duty. When problems between executors and beneficiaries arise during the probate process, tensions… Read More »
