What is the Importance of Estate Inventory and Appraisal in Probate? Probate is a crucial legal process through which a decedent’s Will is proven and their assets distributed accordingly to the beneficiaries. It is often lengthy, complicated, and marked with several compartmentalized steps, one being estate inventory and appraisal. If you’ve been nominated to serve […]
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The Duties of Executor and Trustees After someone passes away, their estate must be managed and distributed according to their wishes and the laws of California. Depending on whether the person left a will or a trust, this responsibility falls to an executor or trustee. These roles come with serious legal and ethical obligations known
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What Is Probate? Probate is the process of distributing assets from someone’s estate after they pass away, and it is handled through probate court. The estate’s owner is known legally as the decedent. The probate process involves ensuring any remaining debts are addressed before assets are distributed. California has several laws related to how an
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What is the Sacramento, California Probate Process? The probate process is the legal means by which the state of the recently deceased is distributed to beneficiaries and heirs, outstanding debts are settled, taxes are paid, and the estate is finally closed. Suppose you do not understand the basics of the probate process. In that case,
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Is Trust Litigation the Right Option? Estate planning is intended to minimize potential conflict and legal issues. Unfortunately, this isn’t always how things work out. When a trust dispute arises, those involved often wonder if litigation is their only option. Fortunately, this is not the case. So, what legal recourse exists for beneficiaries in trust
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9 Considerations for Trustees of Special Needs Trusts Proactive estate and trust planning can help you reduce issues related to challenges like trust litigation or elder abuse. However, trust management can come with its own challenges. If you are planning or overseeing a special needs trust, you may need to consider challenges such as potential
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