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Creditor’s Claim vs. Administrative Expense in Probate
You have spent your own personal money in settling a decedent's estate. Do you file a creditor's claim or is the money you paid an administrative expense in probate? If [...]
When Do You Need a Probate Bond?
In California, the probate process often takes a long time. During the average 9 to 12 months of probate, someone must pay bills, sell assets when appropriate, and protect property [...]
How to Resolve Mistakes Made by a Court Clerk
Sometimes, even the court system makes simple mistakes. Unfortunately, mistakes made by a court clerk, for example, can create serious difficulties. For example, receiving a $100,000 award in a judgment, [...]
How to File Probate in Colusa County
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need an attorney to file probate in Colusa County. Most people can complete the probate process without hiring an attorney. However, when you file [...]
How to Avoid Statutory Attorney Fees in Probate (California)
In California, attorneys charge statutory fees to probate an estate. However, statutory attorney fees in probate are avoidable. How do you avoid paying statutory fees when you file probate in [...]
Steps to Get Letters Testamentary in Probate
After someone dies in California, an estate may have to through probate. If the estate is large and the decedent had a Will, the first step is to get Letters [...]
When is Probate Required in California?
Probate is the court proceeding that transfers property from a deceased person to their heirs. But when is probate required? Some estates do not require probate in order to be [...]
Get Emergency Letters of Special Administration in Probate
In a routine probate proceeding, the court will typically set the first probate hearing about six to eight weeks after the filing of the probate petition. Sometimes, there may be [...]
Compare Online Probate Services
Recently, there has been an increase in online DIY services for California probate and estate planning. These services vary greatly in what services are offered. With this in mind, they [...]