Monthly Archives: August 2022
Protecting Yourself As A Personal Representative
When a person dies with a Will in place, the person named in the Will as executor becomes the estate’s personal representative. If there is no Will, or if the person named in the Will as executor refuses to serve as personal representative, it is up to the court to appoint an administrator to… Read More »
What If You Don’t Probate A Will In California?
If you have been named the executor of a decedent’s Will, you have a duty to open probate. But what if you don’t probate the Will? If you are the executor of a decedent’s estate who is thinking of not probating the decedent’s Will, you should know that not probating a Will can have… Read More »
Preparing For A Will Contest
Wills determine who inherits what from a decedent. Because of this, Will contests are a common occurrence during the probate process. When a Will contest arises, it means a person is challenging the validity and/or authority of a decedent’s Will. In California, any interested party with standing is allowed to contest a Will. In… Read More »
What Is The Difference Between A Probate Lawyer And An Estate Planning Lawyer?
Two primary types of lawyers handle matters concerning estate law: probate lawyers and estate planning lawyers. While these two types of lawyers handle matters concerning estate law, they do not perform the same job. To understand the difference between estate planning lawyers and probate lawyers, think about them in “before” and “after” terms. Estate… Read More »
Crucial Things Blended Families Need To Consider About Probate
According to research, 16% of children in America live in blended families. A blended family is a family with a stepparent and stepsibling or half-sibling. Being in a blended family can be both a rewarding and a challenging experience. Dealing with the complexities of life can be quite hard for some blended families. For… Read More »