Category Archives: Probate
California Probate: Navigating the Labyrinth
CALIFORNIA PROBATE SURVEY: If you need help starting a Probate, and the person died in Contra Costa County or Alameda County, CA, please take a moment to answer a few quick questions so we…
California Probate & Peace of Mind
Even as we post this, fires wreak havoc on Southern California. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of those affected. Losing a loved one is an emotionally challenging time. Navigating the…
Probate Attorney: 5 Times to Hire One
When to hire a probate attorney? The passing of a loved one can be a difficult and emotional time. On top of grieving, the settling of the deceased individual’s estate often requires…
Avoid Probate: Tips & Tricks
Probate is the last thing most people want to experience after a loved one has passed. Though the process of distributing a deceased person’s property is not complex, you should understand…
Avoid Probate: Tips & Tricks
There are many reasons people don’t want their estates going to probate and lots of ways to avoid it. One reason they prefer to avoid it is because probate incurs additional expenses and…Probate Terms
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…
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…
What is Probate Court?
An introduction from Probate Attorney Michael J. Young California Probate Court Process As if losing a family member or friend is not painful enough, the California probate court process…
When Is A Probate of Real Property Required?
WHEN WILL A PROBATE OF REAL PROPERTY BE REQUIRED WHEN SOMEONE DIES? By: Michael J. Young Probate Attorney in Walnut Creek, CA To determine whether a probate will be required for real…
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