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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, […]

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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 […]

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Testate vs. Intestate: Key Differences

Updated on: 06/04/2025

Key Takeaways Introduction Probate is a complex process that involves managing a deceased person’s assets and distributing them from their estate to identified beneficiaries. [...]

Key Takeaways Introduction Probate is a complex process that involves managing a deceased person’s assets and distributing them from their estate to identified beneficiaries. […]

How Long Do You Have To Sue an Executor? 

Updated on: 06/04/2025

Executive Summary  Introduction Executors are an integral part of the probate process, as they ensure that estate assets are distributed to beneficiaries and that [...]

Executive Summary  Introduction Executors are an integral part of the probate process, as they ensure that estate assets are distributed to beneficiaries and that […]

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AB-2016: California’s New Small Estate Law Explained

Updated on: 06/05/2025

Executive summary Introduction  California passed Assembly Bill 2016 (AB-2016) in September 2024 to take effect in April 2025, and it features several new implications [...]

Executive summary Introduction  California passed Assembly Bill 2016 (AB-2016) in September 2024 to take effect in April 2025, and it features several new implications […]

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Who Will Inherit Your Digital Footprint?

Updated on: 11/25/2024

The laws surrounding the question remain surprisingly unclear. Have you thought about who will inherit access to your digital footprint, from emails to bank [...]

The laws surrounding the question remain surprisingly unclear. Have you thought about who will inherit access to your digital footprint, from emails to bank […]

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