Under California law, probate is the process in which a deceased person’s estate is legally transferred to heirs or beneficiaries. If the person left a will, a probate court determines if the will meets all the formal requirements and is valid, and an executor is in...
Lack of testamentary capacity is one possible reason to contest a loved one’s will. Typically, this ground is considered when a recently deceased loved one had senility, dementia, insanity or was under the influence of a substance. However, many people do not fully...
As people grow older, they become vulnerable in many ways. Even if they show no obvious, outward signs of illness or serious decline, they may be suffering from physical and mental decline. Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous people who seek to take advantage of...
Sifting through the details of an estate after a loved one dies can be a difficult and stressful task. While these situations can sometimes be completed without any friction between the parties involved, disputes can easily break out because of the emotional nature of...
Wouldn’t it be great if every process in life was quick and easy? While some things are, it’s also very true that some processes can be lengthy and can try a person’s patience. For those in the probate process, it can be a rude awakening when the process of...