Most people in California understand that upon their death, their property will be distributed to their heirs. If the person has left a will, the property will be distributed pursuant to instructions in the will. If the person dies without a will, the property will be...
What Do You Need To Do To Disinherit A Son Or Daughter?
In the majority of estate plans, parents choose to leave considerable assets to their children. The reasons for this are fairly obvious and easy to assume. But not all parent-child relationships last a lifetime, and there are plenty of cases in which a parent will...
Can a personal representative be removed?
As people in San Diego are aware no one lives forever. One of the unfortunate facts of life is that everyone will pass away. As people prepare for death there are many things they have to think about as people cannot take all the property and assets they acquired...
Understanding probate in California
When a loved one dies, settling their estate usually includes probate. People often are not prepared for the legal process and costs, even if they had discussed it with their recently deceased loved one beforehand. Probate is essentially the court-supervised process...
What is testamentary capacity?
A will allows people to make important decisions about their property and their legacy, but in order to do so they must have what is called testamentary capacity. If that capacity is in question, a will may not reflect your loved one’s true wishes. What is...
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...
Understanding probate proceedings
Whether you are working on the details of your own estate plan or you have been named as a personal representative for the estate of a loved one, understanding the function of the probate process is essential. How familiar are you with the legal proceedings that...
