While estate planning may be seen as an ironclad way to ensure that one’s assets are handled appropriately upon their death, that’s not always the case. In some situations, California citizens may be deemed to have diminished capacity at the time that they signed...
You could write a concise, all-encompassing will in California, but a single mistake could throw the entire will into question. You could also leave your will in the hands of the wrong person, resulting in a conflict of interest. Here are a few common estate planning...
As people in California age, it might be hard for them to effectively manage their finances. In these types of situations, a judge typically appoints a conservator or trustee. This person’s role is to help someone else manage their money. Unfortunately, someone in...
During will contests, relatives may have questions regarding whether they count as an interested party. It is often easier said than done to determine all interested parties since this number could be significantly higher than the testator of the will realized. The...
When you formed a trust in California, you might have named a friend or a family member as the trustee. Unfortunately, in recent years, you might have realized that this individual isn't as upstanding as you thought. Can you remove them for the trust, or do you have...
When you finally sit down with an attorney and create an estate plan, you feel relieved you have completed this very important task. You now know that if you pass away unexpectedly, you have determined who will receive your assets. You have made plan for the...
The traditional motivation behind creating an estate plan is to make the process of distributing property after death as easy as possible. People want to know that their estate and legacy is in good hands and that their loved ones will be protected. However, just as...
Taking the time to create a last will and testament is critical for every California adult. This document conveys your wishes and provides guidance for property distribution in the event of your death. However, your will could wind up being at the center of a legal...
When someone passes away, probate may soon commence addressing the administration of the decedent's estate. Often, probate follows the directives presented in a last will and testament, and the process could take time. Some may wonder if there are ways to expedite...
The death of a loved one is one of the most brutal experiences we can go through in life. It is made so much worse when you unexpectedly learn that you were not provided for in their will. If you fully expected your loved one to remember you in their will, but they...