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Do You Need a Probate Lawyer?
People often think they need a probate lawyer to file probate. After all, the probate process requires filing many court documents and completing a variety of tasks over a 9 [...]
The DE-111 Petition for Probate
On its face, the DE-111 petition for probate looks fairly simple. We often receive calls from people who wonder why they need to hire someone to prepare such a simple-looking [...]
Hiring a California Probate Paralegal
Probate is the process through which the court settles the financial affairs of a recently deceased person. The process can take 2-12 months, and most people do not need to [...]
California Simplified Probate Procedures Allow Transfer of Real Property
Use California simplified probate procedures to transfer real property valued under $166,250, and bypass expensive probate. California simplified probate procedures can be used to transfer personal property as well as [...]
How to Find a Probate Attorney
Being the personal representative of an estate is a big responsibility. When a parent or family member has passed away, you may think you need to find a probate attorney [...]
Choosing the Best Probate Service in California
Can there be anything good about probate? Why do people often delay taking an estate through the probate process whenever possible? Why does probate have such a bad reputation, and [...]
How to Open an Estate Account During Probate
There are five steps to open an estate bank account. 1) File Probate; 2) Get Letters Issued; 3) Apply for Tax ID Number (EIN); 4) Select the Bank; 5) Deposit [...]
Selling Personal Property During Probate
Sometimes, it is necessary to sell some of the decedent's assets during probate in order to pay the debts. Another reason to sell property during probate is because selling a [...]
Do You Need a Probate Lawyer?
People often think they need a probate lawyer to file probate. After all, the probate process requires filing many court documents and completing a variety of tasks over a 9 [...]