The California Guide to Removing an Executor of Estate
An executor of an estate has many duties and responsibilities, and sometimes they fail to live up to them. Fortunately, California law allows for the removal of an incompetent or unethical executor under certain circumstances. Such cases are more common than you might think, especially in high net worth states like California. Executors do not […]
How to Disinherit a Spouse: The Truth
Disinheriting a spouse can be a fundamentally simple – but realistically flawed – process: Simply ask your spouse to sign a contract (e.g. a prenup or postnup) wherein they agree to be disinherited — and to receive none of your estate assets. The challenge is obvious: Most of the time when the topic of assets […]
The 5-minute Guide for the Pretermitted Spouse
As a pretermitted spouse, you likely have legal rights to an estate inheritance. Here’s a simple guide to help you get started in the process to get your inheritance. What is a pretermitted or omitted spouse? A pretermitted spouse simply is someone who married decedent after his or her will or trust was created or […]