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How to Complete and Use the California Small Estate Affidavit to Claim a Bank Account
When a loved one passes away in California, and they leave behind a bank account in their name only, you may be able to claim the funds...
Who Pays for a Probate Bond in California?
When someone passes away and their estate enters probate, the court often requires the personal representative (executor or...
California's 2025 Probate Threshold Increase: What It Means for Your Estate Plan
Effective April 1, 2025, California's Assembly Bill 2016 (AB 2016) brings significant changes to the state's probate laws, particularly...
What Happens If No Probate Is Filed in California?
When someone dies in California and leaves behind property, debts, or a will, their estate may need to go through probate —a legal...
When Is Probate Required in California?
After a loved one passes away, one of the first legal questions their family often asks is: "Do we need to go through probate?" In...
How to Navigate Probate When the Original Will Is Missing in California?
When a loved one passes away in California, one of the first questions families often face is: “Where is the original will?” If all you...
How To Speed Up the California Probate Process
Probate in California can feel like a long and frustrating waiting game. With an average duration of 9 to 18 months , families often find...
Probate vs. Non-Probate Assets: What’s the Difference?
Understanding the distinction between probate and non-probate assets is crucial for effective estate planning. This knowledge can help...
How to Handle a Small Estate Probate in California: Step-by-Step Guide for 2025
If you’ve recently lost a loved one and are wondering how to manage their estate, you may be relieved to learn that California probate ...
Common Legal Terms You’ll Encounter in California Probate: A Beginner’s Glossary
The probate process in California can seem overwhelming, especially when you’re confronted with unfamiliar legal terminology....
Probating a house in California with a Reverse Mortgage
Navigating the probate process for a California home encumbered by a reverse mortgage presents unique challenges for heirs and estate...
How to Contest or Overturn a Will After Probate in California
In California, once a will has been admitted to probate, it is still possible to contest its validity; however, such challenges are...
What Happens to Property Interests if a California Will Isn’t Probated?
In California, probate is the legal process through which a deceased person’s will is validated, and their assets are distributed...
How Can a California Executor Reduce Probate Costs? Practical Tips and Legal Strategies
As an executor in California, managing an estate through probate can be both time-consuming and costly. However, there are several...
California Probate Timeline: When Will You Get Your Money?
The duration between the granting of probate in California and the distribution of assets to beneficiaries varies based on several...
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