Probate

The probate process is complex and riddled with pitfalls. If you’re like most Personal Representatives, you may be administering an […]

As an estate administration nears completion, it’s critical for the Personal Representative to understand how to close a probate estate.

If you’re the Personal Representative of the estate in a probate matter, you should know that death does not automatically

Many Californians do not have a last will and testament, a trust, or any other type of estate planning document.

If you’re the Personal Representative in a probate estate and the decedent owned real property, you may be wondering how

If you’ve been appointed as Personal Representative in a probate matter, it’s important to understand what powers you have under the

If you’re the Personal Representative in a probate estate, you must file a document called Inventory and Appraisal with the

In California, when a loved one dies with or without a will, or with assets left outside of a trust,

Coping with a loved one’s death is never easy, even when their death is expected. Family members and friends who

Understanding probate bonds is an important part of the probate process. If you’re involved in a California probate, you may