Is A Handwritten Will Valid In California?

Is a handwritten will valid in California? Our office is often asked this question when a loved one has died, […]

Can a Trustee Evict a Beneficiary?

During a trust administration, some successor trustees encounter a difficult situation where a beneficiary is living in the trust residence

Can a spouse change a trust after death? You might be asking this question if you’ve created an estate plan

When someone dies and their estate goes through the probate process, the executor or personal representative starts by filing a

In California, when a loved one dies without an estate plan in place, their estate will need to pass through

When a loved one dies with only a will or without any estate plan in place, their estate must pass

Disinheriting an heir is a sensitive matter and should be approached in a legally sound way. If not done properly,

Many people have called our firm asking about a guardianship for an incapacitated loved one when they are really seeking

One common question we hear is: “What can I do if I was disinherited?” If your loved one disinherited you

Does California recognize common-law marriages? And what is an unmarried romantic partner entitled to receive after their partner’s death? It’s