Probate is a court procedure that proves the authenticity of a will or other legal document and is typically used for high-value estates. Laws in community property states such as California are specific about including a spouse, and failure to do so can necessitate...
The legal term for dying without a valid will is "intestate." This does not mean that the state will claim the assets: Instead, California law authorizes a probate court judge to oversee their distribution to the recipients listed in the applicable statute. Dying...
Every trust in California nominates a trustee. This person's job is to manage the assets in the trust and act on behalf of the beneficiaries. In some cases, it may be necessary to remove a trustee from a trust due to their inability or unwillingness to fulfill their...