Our legal library contains a wealth of information to help people understand the California trust and estate administration process. Browse through our articles to learn about your duties as a trustee, distributing assets to heirs, and paying taxes in accordance with the law.
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An Overview of California’s Probate CourtsCalifornia’s probate courts broadly oversee the administration of estates and trusts, as well as guardianship and conservatorship petitions.
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Valuing and Appraising Items in California ProbateWhile not all estate assets need to be valuated, some require the input of a probate referee or expert appraiser. Our California lawyers can help.
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What to Know About Estate and Trust LawsuitsEstate and trust lawsuits can take months to resolve, and they require strict adherence to legal procedure. Read the article for more information!
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How to Probate the Estate of a Missing Person in CaliforniaBefore you can initiate probate proceedings for a missing person’s estate, you will need to demonstrate that they are most likely deceased. Learn more here.
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When a Beneficiary Dies Before the Person Who Made the WillIf a beneficiary dies before you do, the court will follow special legal procedures to determine how to best distribute your remaining estate. Learn more here.
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Your Legal Options for Challenging a WillCalifornia allows people to challenge the validity of a will, but you must have very specific reasons for doing so. Learn more here.
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A Glossary of Important California Probate TermsIf you are beginning probate, here are some of the most common and important California probate terms you are likely to encounter in court.
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What to Know About Inventorying an Estate in CaliforniaIf you have been appointed the representative of a California estate, inventorying the decedent’s assets is among your most important responsibilities.
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Understanding Ambiguous Wills in California ProbateAn ambiguous will is one that is not clearly defined or explained and may cause complications in California probate. Read the article for more information!
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Settling Debt on a California EstateWhenever someone dies and leaves behind an estate in California, there’s the possibility creditors could make claims on the inheritance. Read more!
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An Overview of California’s Probate ProcessIf you’ve been made a custodian of a will or representative of an estate, you need to know California’s deadlines and expectations for probate. Learn more here.
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Marshalling and Managing Estate AssetsWhen you’ve been entrusted to manage an estate, you must gather all the deceased’s properties and create an inventory and appraise their value.