Category Archives: Probates
Closed Probate
Can Probate Be Reopened After It Closes? Closed Probate Notes Closing a California probate case usually gives families peace of mind. The court approves the final accounting, the executor…
How Does an Adult Child Navigate Their Parents’ Estate Plan?
Helping Your Parents Plan Before a Crisis: An Adult Child Legal Survival Guide Many an adult child fails to consider that they may one day become caregivers. One day, Mom and Dad are living…
Durable Power of Attorney
Why Your Financial Durable Power of Attorney Should Be Carefully Coordinated with Your Revocable Living Trust Many Californians believe that once they sign a Revocable Living Trust, their…
California Trust Administration: Navigating the Labyrinth
When a loved one passes away, the grief is often compounded by the complex legal landscape that follows. For many families in California, this journey includes navigating the intricacies of…
Seamless Estate: Where There’s a Will
Seamless Estate Planning Many people believe that creating a will is the final step in estate planning. They assume that once a will is signed and stored, their wishes will be carried out…
The Right Probate Attorney Matters: Navigating Loss
Losing a loved one is a deeply personal and challenging experience. Amidst the grief, the legal process of probate can feel overwhelming and complex. As a probate attorney here in Walnut…
California Probates: What You Need to Know
Are Probate Court Records Public In California? In California probates, the public has access to probate court records. Contact the probate court clerk in any county where an attorney filed…
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,…
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…
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