Elder Law & Estate Planning Articles — Page 10 of 33
Probate of Your Home: The “Heggstad” Petition
Transfer your home to a Revocable Living Trust (RLT) for several reasons. First, doing so will prevent probate of your home when you die. Another reason is that, as of January 1, 2017, if…
Probate Timeline
Probate Timeline In California, where Walnut Creek Elder Law is located, probate proceedings typically take about a year to complete. The probate timeline may require even more time,…
Estate Planning for Young Adults
Many young adults believe they are too young to concern themselves with estate planning. While in their 20’s and 30’s they think they don’t own enough assets to constitute an estate.…
Happy National Elder Law Month!
Each May, elder law attorneys throughout the country educate their clients and communities about legal options relative to elder care. Therefore, as a licensed elder law and estate planning…
What Is A Pour-Over Will?
The modern centerpiece of a California estate plan is a Revocable Living Trust (RLT). In it, we appoint fiduciaries. Also called successor trustees, they handle trust assets during our…
Asset Distribution & Beneficiary Selection
Before you see an estate planning attorney, decide who to name as beneficiaries of your estate. Also, consider asset distribution. In California, the Revocable Living Trust (RLT) serves as…
Who are the Heirs Are without a Will?
A California probate proceeds, even if the decedent failed to leave a will. The court determines the beneficiaries of the decedent’s estate. In fact, the court bases this upon the laws of…
How to Start a California Probate
Court rules and requirements regarding probate procedure overwhelm people. However, probate courts often respond to these rules differently. Accordingly, the following information covers…
California Probate Costs
How much does probate cost in California? Filing a petition in probate court requires costs and fees. For example, out-of-pocket costs include the fee for filing the petition with the…
What to Gather for a Probate Attorney
To prepare to meet with your probate attorney, gather documents and information regarding the decedent. So, the earlier you take these steps; the sooner probate proceedings will begin.…
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