It is a sad but inarguable fact that everyone’s time eventually comes to an end. This means that many of us will inevitably end up in probate court to sort out a loved one’s estate at some point in our lives. Dealing with a long, drawn-out court case when you are already grieving the loss of a loved one can be an extremely unpleasant prospect. For some people, locating and hiring a probate attorney seems […]

The probate court process is a special legal system that accounts for a deceased person’s assets and property. It then transfers those assets to beneficiaries and heirs in accordance with both the law and the decedent’s last wishes. The rules and procedures that govern the probate process differ from state to state, with probate being mandatory in many states. In California, however, the courts have approved streamlined processes for transferring certain assets outside of the […]

The probate court process is a specialized legal process by which a deceased individual’s assets and property are legally transferred to their heirs or beneficiaries. Probate court cases in California can be complex and time-consuming, and oftentimes people are inclined to do all they can to expedite the probate process or avoid it altogether. Estate Planning Usually, the best way to do this is to have a comprehensive estate plan in place that clearly spells […]