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Larry King’s Widow Shawn Southwick Contests Handwritten Will That Leaves Her Nothing
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 [...]
“Gilligan’s Island” Star Dawn Wells Dies of COVID-19: Did She Have an Estate Plan?
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 [...]
California Proposition 19: How Will Estate Planning Change in February 2021?
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 [...]
How to Get Letters of Administration in Probate
In order to get Letters of administration, a full probate is filed that requests the court to name as personal representative of the estate. The court issues Letters of Administration [...]
How to Avoid Probate in California
You CAN avoid probate in California. Having a solid estate plan is certainly the best way to avoid probate, but what happens if that was not done? Read on to [...]
How to Start the Probate Process in California
The probate process in California starts after someone dies. Depending on the size of the estate, the process of probating an estate can be surprisingly quick and simple to complete. [...]
What Is California Probate?
Probate is a simple concept, but that doesn’t stop it from stirring up a great deal of trouble in families. The heirs to the estate of the acclaimed singer Prince [...]
Seven Ex-Wives, Three Surviving Children: Who Inherits Larry King’s $50M Fortune?
It’s no exaggeration to say “Larry King” is a household name. King was an enduring on-air personality known for his celebrity interviews and topical discussions. The 87-year-old nationally syndicated radio [...]
Seven Ex-Wives, Three Surviving Children: Who Inherits Larry King’s $50M Fortune?
It’s no exaggeration to say “Larry King” is a household name. King was an enduring on-air personality known for his celebrity interviews and topical discussions. The 87-year-old nationally syndicated radio [...]