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Community Property Trusts in California: What You Need to Know

Key Takeaways Introduction In a community property state like California, community property trusts can be a beneficial estate planning tool for married couples. These [...]

Key Takeaways Introduction In a community property state like California, community property trusts can be a beneficial estate planning tool for married couples. These […]

Probate for Real Estate in California

Key Takeaways Introduction Real estate property is often one of the most valuable assets administered during probate—these may include a primary residence, vacation home, [...]

Key Takeaways Introduction Real estate property is often one of the most valuable assets administered during probate—these may include a primary residence, vacation home, […]

Common Executor Mistakes

Updated on: 06/23/2025

Key Takeaways  Introduction During the probate administration process, an executor plays a crucial role and has significant responsibility, including marshaling and inventorying all assets, [...]

Key Takeaways  Introduction During the probate administration process, an executor plays a crucial role and has significant responsibility, including marshaling and inventorying all assets, […]

What Happens to a Revocable Trust When the Grantor Dies?

Executive Summary Introduction A trust is a fiduciary arrangement where the title of assets are placed under the control of a third party known [...]

Executive Summary Introduction A trust is a fiduciary arrangement where the title of assets are placed under the control of a third party known […]

How to Handle a Trustee Not Acting in Beneficiaries’ Best Interest

Updated on: 06/24/2025

Executive Summary Learning How to Address a Trustee Not Acting in a Beneficiary’s Best Interest A trustee not acting in the beneficiaries’ best interest [...]

Executive Summary Learning How to Address a Trustee Not Acting in a Beneficiary’s Best Interest A trustee not acting in the beneficiaries’ best interest […]

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Affidavit of Successor Trustee California: What to Know

Updated on: 06/05/2025

Key Takeaways Introduction  A successor trustee is an individual who takes over the administration of an estate from the originally identified trustee after they [...]

Key Takeaways Introduction  A successor trustee is an individual who takes over the administration of an estate from the originally identified trustee after they […]