Moravec Varga & Mooney

When a trustee of a California trust dies, resigns, or becomes incapacitated, the next named trustee must step in. But before that...

Naming co-trustees —often siblings or adult children—is a popular estate planning strategy meant to foster collaboration and shared...

Serving as a successor trustee in California is both an honor and a legal responsibility. When the creator of a trust (the “settlor”)...

Creating a revocable living trust is one of the most effective ways to transfer your assets without going through probate. But even a...

When someone passes away, their estate becomes the legal entity responsible for handling everything they owned and owed. But who exactly...

When administering a trust in California, one of the biggest surprises can be discovering that an asset—such as a home or investment...

When a loved one passes away, their home is often one of the most significant and emotionally valuable assets in their estate. In...

California probate court handles some of life’s most sensitive legal matters—disputes over wills, trusts, and the administration of...

Appealing a probate court decision in California is not easy—and it’s not without risk. If you’ve filed an appeal in a trust or estate...

If you’re involved in a California real estate or probate dispute, you may encounter a legal term that can cloud title and block...

California’s Probate Code contains numerous provisions that affect how estates are administered and how creditors may or may not recover...

When someone passes away, their trust may include a wide range of assets, including publicly traded stocks, mutual funds, or private...

When a loved one creates a trust, they expect the trustee to carry out their wishes and manage the trust responsibly. Unfortunately, not...

If you’ve recently inherited real estate or other assets in California, one of the first legal and financial terms you’ll hear is “fair...

When dealing with real estate—whether buying, inheriting, or transferring—it’s essential to understand what legal documents actually...