What happens with a will after a person dies?
When a person with a will passes away, the will must be filed in probate court before assets listed in the will can be distributed.
When a person with a will passes away, the will must be filed in probate court before assets listed in the will can be distributed.
Many Californians have some familiarity with wills and trusts, whereas others are just starting to learn the differences and potential benefits of each. When parents
Losing a loved one is a complex experience. There are emotional aspects to consider as well as logical obligations to handle, such as seeing the
The executor of a California estate has a lot of responsibilities. Because it is important to know exactly what assets are part of the estate,
After a loved one’s passing, many California residents may wonder how the remaining assets will be distributed. Hopefully, the decedent will have created an estate
It can take a lot of work to close an estate. Some California residents may not want to place that responsibility on a loved one
Though many people like to think that they know their loved ones, it is often impossible to know every detail. Of course, when a person
Many surviving loved ones appreciate when a family member has created a will. This and other estate planning documents can make settling the estate easier,
Settling a person’s final affairs after his or her passing can be a difficult experience. Those individuals close to the decedent may have many questions
Acting as the executor of an estate is not an easy task. Because it’s a complicated endeavor, it is often useful for the executor to
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