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Can a Court-Appointed Personal Representative Be Removed From Office?

By The Probate Guy |

After someone passes away in California, the probate court appoints a personal representative and puts them in charge of administering the decedent’s estate assets. A personal representative can be the executor named in the decedent’s Will. In the absence of a Will, if a Will does not name the executor, or if the named… Read More »

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What Rights Do Creditors Have Against a Decedent’s Estate During the Probate Process?

By The Probate Guy |

When someone passes away, their estate goes through the probate process. The probate process entails settling outstanding debts and taxes and distributing the remaining estate assets to beneficiaries or heirs. If someone owes debts at the time of their death, their debts do not disappear. When someone dies and leaves behind debts, those debts… Read More »

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Who Do Probate Attorneys Represent?

By The Probate Guy |

After someone passes away, a legal process for administering and distributing the decedent’s estate, known as probate, commences. The probate process involves several key steps, including appointing a personal representative (an executor or administrator), identifying and inventorying assets, notification of creditors, payment of debts, and distribution of assets to beneficiaries or heirs. Probate attorneys… Read More »

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How Can You Protect Your Inherited House?

By The Probate Guy |

Inheriting a house after the loss of a loved one can evoke a mix of reactions. The fact that the house came from a loved one who passed away can result in feelings of loss and nostalgia. An inherited house has a sentimental value that may make it feel like a tangible connection to… Read More »

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Is Probate a Complex Process in California?

By The Probate Guy |

Probate is a legal process that occurs after someone passes away. This process generally entails managing the decedent’s assets, settling debts, and distributing the remaining assets. Often, people consider probate to be a complex process. Indeed, probate can be a complex process. However, certain factors make some probate cases more difficult than others. Therefore,… Read More »

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How Can You Emotionally Prepare for Probate?

By The Probate Guy |

After someone passes away, their estate might have to undergo probate. This process is necessary for the administration of a deceased person’s estate. The probate process entails validating a decedent’s Will, if one is available, gathering and managing estate assets, inventorying the assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining assets to beneficiaries…. Read More »

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Common Reasons for Beneficiary Disputes

By The Probate Guy |

Creating a Will involves several key steps that are all aimed at ensuring the testator’s (the testator is the person creating the Will) wishes regarding the distribution of their assets are properly documented. Deciding who will inherit what is one of the most vital decisions a testator has to make when creating a Will…. Read More »

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Common Causes of Inheritance Disputes

By The Probate Guy |

The time that follows after the loss of a loved one is usually one filled with a lot of sadness and mourning. Unfortunately, following the death of a loved one, disputes are not uncommon. Different kinds of disputes can arise after the loss of a loved one from a variety of factors. One of… Read More »

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Rules on Probate in California You Need To Know About (for 2024)

By The Probate Guy |

After the passing of a loved one, navigating asset distribution can be daunting. States in the U.S. recognize this, and that is why they have established probate courts. These courts are meant to ensure the fair distribution of assets following someone’s death. Probate courts also ensure valid debts are paid, and estate planning documents… Read More »

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What Are Executors Required To Disclose to Beneficiaries of a Will in California?

By The Probate Guy |

In California, after someone passes away, the executor of the Will plays a vital role in administering the estate through the probate process. Executors undertake many duties, including ensuring the decedent’s estate assets are divided among beneficiaries according to the decedent’s wishes. Part of an executor’s job is to ensure that they disclose certain… Read More »

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How I Make Probate Easier? MEET ATTORNEY ROBERT L. COHEN

I love being a probate attorney. I love helping people through a very difficult time in their lives with the probate process. My practice focuses solely on probate matters. My job is to complete the probate process as efficiently and painlessly for my clients as possible. I have found that paying the upfront costs of probate adds unneeded stress, so I will advance all of the fees and costs for the probate. No money is required to complete the probate. I will be reimbursed at the end of the case when you receive your inheritance. Call me NOW to discuss your case for free.

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