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Sept. 25, 2019
Probate is a process carried out after the death of a loved one to distribute his or her estate to family members. Without a will or a trust, the California probate court will appoint an administrator to oversee the probate process for the deceased's estate.
Read MoreSept. 6, 2019
California lawmakers passed Assembly Bill 139 (AB 139) in September 2015. Prior to the passage of this law, which went into effect on January 1, 2016, certain homeowners had a more difficult time ensuring their homes would not go through probate after death.
Read MoreJuly 29, 2019
Probate is a type of court proceeding that can be confusing, expensive and very time-consuming for beneficiaries. After your passing, if you do not have a solid estate plan in place and your assets exceed $166,250, the probate court may decide who will receive your assets.
Read MoreJune 26, 2019
Upon your death or the death of a loved one, certain assets may need to pass through probate, depending on the circumstances. While there are tools that can help you avoid probate, such as a living trust, it is also important to understand that not all estates are required to go through probate.
Read MoreMay 14, 2019
It's very important to have an estate plan created and professionally implemented as soon as you can. However, updating your estate plan has been found to be equally as important.
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