Probate of Estate

Inlcudes Probate and Conservatorships.

Overview of Personal Representative’s Obligation to Marshal Assets of the Decedent’s Estate

One of the most important duties of an estate’s personal representative is to “marshal” estate assets to be included in…

1 year ago

What is a Heggstad Petition and When can it be Used to Transfer Property into a Trust?

One of the main purposes of setting up a Trust is to avoid the time and expenses associated with a…

1 year ago

How to Lodge a Will in California

A personal representative is responsible for overseeing the estate, settling debts, and allocating assets according to the will's directives. One…

1 year ago

Synopsis of California’s Small Estates Affidavit Procedure to Transfer Estate Assets to the Lawful Beneficiaries

Probating a will can be a time-consuming and expensive process. To alleviate these problems for smaller estates, California has enacted…

1 year ago

How to Locate a Last Will and Testament

A will is a legal document that directs the disposition of the deceased’s assets after death. If someone close to…

2 years ago

Who is Responsible for Paying Debt of the Deceased?

Generally, the deceased person’s estate is responsible for paying any unpaid debts. If there is no money or property left,…

2 years ago

Nature and Benefits of a Texas Muniment of Title Action

There are different ways to probate a Will in Texas.  One little known option available in Texas and a few…

2 years ago

When is Probate Unnecessary?

Probate is the court process of transferring a decedent’s assets into the names of the lawful heirs or beneficiaries. If…

3 years ago

The Basics Of A California Ancillary Probate Proceeding

What Is An Ancillary Probate Proceeding? If a person dies owning assets in his or her sole name or as…

3 years ago

How To Avoid The Probate Process

Probate is a legal process through which the court oversees the distribution of the decedent’s assets according to his or…

3 years ago