Inheriting money from a family member can change your financial situation. Often that change is for the better, but it does not mean an instant payday. Often the estate must [...]

Just as it is possible to accomplish a wedding without a wedding planner, it is possible to represent an estate in probate without a lawyer. Probate lawyers are for very [...]

In the movies, they make inheriting money look simple: You get a letter in the mail or a phone call saying that you inherited a certain amount of money from [...]

Losing a close family member is difficult under any circumstances, but having to settle your newly deceased relative’s financial affairs can seem especially daunting. Being named in a family member’s [...]

Financial elder abuse is a serious problem in estate planning. However, sometimes fraud is also caught after or during the probate process. Therefore, if an interested party files an action [...]

Since early 2020, the California court system's response to coronavirus has resulted in a plethora of modifications to existing probate rules. However, these requirements vary greatly amongst county courts. As [...]

Probate is a complicated, lengthy process. However, with the proper knowledge, you can start your probate quickly and easily! Read on to learn the steps you should take BEFORE starting [...]

California law does not require a full formal probate process for every estate. For small estates where there are no disputes about who should inherit property from the estate, California [...]

Did you know that one of Walt Disney's grandchildren has been fighting for over 15 years to collect his inheritance? Read on to learn why the court is holding his [...]