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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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Can Creditors Take Money From a Trust?

Updated on: 06/05/2025

As is often the case with legal matters, the answer to the question “Can creditors take money from a trust?” is, “It depends.” If [...]

As is often the case with legal matters, the answer to the question “Can creditors take money from a trust?” is, “It depends.” If […]

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Can You Appeal a Probate Court Decision in California?

Updated on: 06/23/2025

Probate courts can decide all matters related to an estate, including who inherits what and how it will be divided under state law. However, [...]

Probate courts can decide all matters related to an estate, including who inherits what and how it will be divided under state law. However, […]

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What Is Homestead Protection in Probate Law?

Updated on: 11/20/2024

Under Florida law, when a loved one passes away, their primary place of residence (provided that it meets the necessary criteria to enjoy homestead [...]

Under Florida law, when a loved one passes away, their primary place of residence (provided that it meets the necessary criteria to enjoy homestead […]

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How Los Angeles Probate Court Works

Updated on: 03/12/2025

There are five basic instances that you may have to go to Los Angeles Superior Probate Court: 1. To file a petition for probate, [...]

There are five basic instances that you may have to go to Los Angeles Superior Probate Court: 1. To file a petition for probate, […]

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