San Diego Probate & Estate Administration Law Blog
About the limited liability company classification
Entrepreneurs and business owners of San Diego may want to know more about the Limited Liability Company structure. Allowed by a state statute, an LLC is made up of members. These could be individuals, corporations, foreign entities or other LLCs. According to the...
LLC elections impact taxation specifics
State statutes in California and across the country allow for the formation of different types of business entities, including limited liability companies. The owners of a limited liability company are referred to as members. Ownership is generally not restricted, so...
How to choose an executor over an estate
Choosing an executor for an estate is an important decision no matter the size of the estate. California residents may want to consider the following when making this decision. An executor is an individual who is appointed to administer the estate of a deceased...
Why someone might challenge a will
Generally speaking, probate courts in California and elsewhere in America stick as closely as possible to the words written in a will. However, it may be possible for an interested party to challenge the validity of the will. Statistically, a deceased person's spouse...
Identifying interested parties in will contests
One of the first questions that must be answered when a will is contested in California is who are the interested parties. And while this question may seem simple enough on the surface, it can be a complicated question to answer in some cases. In fact, the petitioner...
Who can contest a will
When a person dies with a will in California, the will must pass through probate court before any assets listed in the will are distributed to the identified beneficiaries. While the will is in probate court, any interested party can contest the validity of the will....
How to make a challenge to a will less likely
Some people who are creating an estate plan might be concerned that it could be vulnerable to challenges. There are ways to make a will contest less likely. First, people should not put off creating a will. The document should be made when there is no question about...
Are there advantages to going through probate?
As you plan your estate, you may hear about many strategies that can help you avoid probate, the legal process that oversees the distribution of an estate. However, avoiding probate is not the best option for every estate, and fear of probate can result in costly...
Estate planning is a must for businesses
California business owners have additional needs when it comes to estate planning. Owning a business presents further issues when it comes to business continuity. This goes along with the need for management of personal assets. As a result, the business owner's estate...
Getting started with estate planning
Southern Californians who own property may know that they want their loved ones to inherit their assets, but they may not know the best way to pass them on. Though wills are good for certain types of heirlooms, individuals in San Diego should determine whether it is...
