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Unlike some states and countries that have forced heirship laws, California allows you to distribute your estate assets in any way you would like, which
An executor can override a beneficiary if they need to do so to follow the terms of the will. Executors are legally required to distribute
If your loved one unexpectedly changed a will or trust, you might be wondering what to do. Or perhaps a family member recently passed away
Most states allow for a parent to disinherit a child. Those that do not still allow for partial disinheritance. Whether fully or partially disinherited, a
Intestate succession refers to the process under California inheritance laws that details what happens to a person’s estate assets when that person dies without a
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The person who sets up a trust appoints one or more trustees to manage the trust assets for the benefit of the trust’s beneficiaries. According
Generally speaking, the executor of a will cannot take everything simply based on their status as executor. Executors are bound by the terms of the
An executor can override a beneficiary if they need to do so to follow the terms of the will. Executors are legally required to distribute