Going through probate in California can be expensive. Knowing it's coming allows you to prepare and save the most money possible by avoiding unnecessary costs. Understanding these tactics and using them to your advantage can be highly beneficial. Transferring property...
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What to know about challenging a will
California law does allow you to contest a will if certain criteria have been met. For example, if you have reason to believe that the testator changed his or her will while under duress, a judge may invalidate it. It's worth noting that you can only challenge a will...
Estate planning and retirement
Retirement planning and estate planning in California are related. Together, they protect you, reduce stress about the end of your life and help plan the future you want for your family. Retirement planning vs. estate planning With retirement plans, you focus on ways...
Where do I open probate for my loved one’s assets?
Opening probate to distribute a loved one's assets can be a complicated process. If all of the deceased assets are located in a single state such as California, the process is easier, but even in then, you may have to decide which county court system the probate case...
What happens to your home when you die?
One question that may make a person feel uneasy is what happens to assets like their home when they pass away. The reality is that most adults should consider estate planning in California to ensure that their assets end up in the hands of those whom they want to have...
Undue influence in Concord, CA
The concept of someone taking advantage of an elderly person to gain access to their financial resources is despicable. While there are thousands of instances each year of phone scammers, online con artists and other long-distance scams, there are also cases of people...