Category Archives: Probate & Trust Administration
Content related to probate and trusts in California.
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 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…
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…What Assets Can Be Administered By The Probate Court When The Decedent’s Will Is Filed?
Only certain assets left through a person’s will can be administered through a probate proceeding. For a married person, all of his or her separate property, which is in that person’s name…How Long Does A Probate Usually Take?
Probate proceedings typically take about a year to complete, and can take even longer depending on the assets and complexities of the case. After the petition is filed, notices are given…What Happens To A Mortgage During Probate?
Many probates involve real estate where a mortgage or loan, is secured by a deed of trust which is recorded against title of the subject real property. Properly recorded mortgages survive…California Still Has A 30 Month Look Back for Gifting
California still has the 30 Month Look Back Penalty Period for Gifting. There is a federal law known as the Deficit Reduction Act (DRA), which has a 60 month look back penalty period.…Beware of Arbitration Clauses
The New York Times has examined, in a series of articles, the problems with mandatory arbitration agreements in consumer contracts. The articles examine “… how clauses buried in tens of…
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