When you’re dealing with the loss of a loved one, making legal and financial decisions is often difficult. These are the last things you want to think about when you're [...]

Under certain circumstances, personal property may be transferred to the decedent’s successors without a formal probate court process. Under California’s Probate Code Section 13100-13116, the successors in interest may file [...]

If you know someone who has been through probate in California, you probably noticed it can take a while. But how long does this sometimes complicated process really take? In [...]

When you lose a loved one, the inevitable legal matters you have to deal with may seem difficult and confusing. If you are the personal representative, you may be tasked [...]

A death in the family can be very emotional. It’s a time of mourning and grief, but also cherishing memories and coming to terms with your loved one’s passing. It’s [...]

If you are settling an estate through the probate process, most likely you will need a probate referee. The role of a probate referee is to appraise property in the [...]

Larry King’s widow Shawn Southwick King is reportedly contesting the television icon’s handwritten will that leaves her with nothing and gives everything to his surviving children. King, 87, died in [...]

Actress Dawn Wells of Gilligan’s Island fame tragically passed away on December 30, 2020, of causes related to COVID-19. She was 82 years old. Wells is most famously known for [...]

Children inheriting property from their parents will face significant financial consequences once California Proposition 19 (Prop 19) comes into effect on February 16, 2021. California voters approved Prop 19 on [...]