By entrusting the legal aspects of probate to a qualified attorney, you gain peace of mind knowing that the process is being handled professionally and efficiently. You can have confidence that your loved one’s wishes will be honored and that your interests are fully protected.
Category Archives: Probate
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A probate lawyer can provide the right expertise and representation necessary to protect the wishes of everyone involved. Hence, hiring a probate lawyer reduces anxiety and ensures a smooth resolution of the estate.
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Avoid Probate: Tips & Tricks
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Trusts are a great way to avoid probate because the property held in a trust is not considered part of your estate upon your death. Why? Not you, but a trustee, controls the property and is tasked with distributing the contents under the terms of the trust agreement.
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You can avoid probate by creating an inheritance agreement. This is a contract where the owner agrees that another person will inherit the property.
In an attempt to help our clients and friends understand probate terms, we have assembled this short probate dictionary, which features helpful probate terms. Beneficiary The beneficiary is the person named in the will who will inherit the assets of the probate estate.
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With married decedents with a domestic partner, ask this: Did they have children? In such a case, all assets pass to the surviving spouse or domestic partner.
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Court rules and requirements regarding probate procedure overwhelm people. However, probate courts often respond to these rules differently. Accordingly, the following information covers generalities about California probate. Please refrain from referring to them as a treatise. These guidelines offer an idea about what many probate courts require. Seek the advice of counsel before filing any […]
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What is Probate Court?
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Oct
Oct
Assets held in “Joint Tenancy” should not require a probate. For instance, the title can be held by two individuals “as joint tenants.”
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When Is A Probate of Real Property Required?
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Probate Matters. If title is by two people as joint tenants, and one dies, there will be no probate on the first death.
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What are the costs and fees for probating an estate?
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