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Using a California Small Estate Probate Affidavit
Which California small estate probate affidavit can help you transfer real or personal property to beneficiaries in small estates and avoid probate? A California small estate probate affidavit is a [...]
What are My Duties as Executor of a Will?
In California, most people who put together an estate plan appoint someone as executor of their will. One of the main duties as executor of a will is to carry [...]
What is an Administrator of an Estate?
The administrator of an estate is responsible for wrapping up a deceased person’s financial and legal affairs while the estate is in probate. The duties of the executor of a [...]
When a Spouse Dies – Legal Checklist and Important Questions Answered
When a spouse dies, funeral arrangements and grieving with family members can make settling the deceased's estate that much more challenging. To simplify the process, we've created a legal checklist [...]
Attorney Fees for Probate in California
Paying attorney fees in probate can be costly. Fortunately, if probate is required, there are low-cost options other than using an attorney to get through the process. Read on to [...]
Filing a California Heggstad Petition
The filing of a California Heggstad Petition is a court process used to get a court order declaring that property listed on a trust schedule is nevertheless a trust asset, despite the [...]
Should You Use DIY Legal Websites?
What do you do when you need the services of the court, but you know you cannot afford a lawyer? Your first step is probably a Google search about your [...]
What Happens if You Die Without a Will?
Writing a will can be scary because it requires you to think about your own mortality. It can be just as frightening to think about what will happen if you [...]
How Much Does Probate Cost?
Inheriting money from a family member can change your financial situation for the better, but it does not mean an instant payday. The estate must first go through probate, which [...]