Month: August 2020

One of the first steps when it comes to estate planning is to create a will. While many people are focused on who to name as beneficiaries and what each beneficiary should receive from the estate, another important consideration is who to name as the executor of the...

Many estates in California must pass through the probate process before the estate assets and property are transferred to the heirs or beneficiaries of the deceased person. The probate process can be a lengthy one, often lasting for a year or more. It can also become...

The term probate is one that comes up often in the course of estate planning. Probate refers to the court proceedings and process in which a person’s estate is settled. In many cases, when a person dies, their estate must pass through probate in order for their assets...