Monthly Archives: December 2025
Understanding the California Spousal Property Petition
Losing a spouse is one of the hardest things anyone can go through. Such a loss is overwhelming enough without having to worry about the probate process, which sometimes can be quite lengthy and costly. Fortunately, for surviving spouses in California, there is an effective option that is often overlooked. If you recently lost… Read More »
Can an Out-of-State Executor Serve in a California Probate?
If you have been named the executor in a loved one’s will, you may be feeling very honored. Indeed, it is a huge honor to be trusted with such a significant responsibility. An executor is responsible for settling the decedent’s estate through probate. This court-supervised process involves gathering and inventorying the decedent’s estate assets,… Read More »