The probate process occurs after your death. It is a court case that will handle various issues or tasks involved in closing your estate. To guide the process on your behalf, you will either have an executor or an administrator. These roles are exactly the same, but...
California probate court judges oversee transferring assets to the heirs named within a valid will. If you wrote out a will while experiencing a cognitive or mental health issue, however, your heirs may contest its validity. As noted on the California Legislative...
Conservatorships for an adult allow someone else to have control over that person’s life and decision-making. Because it is such a huge responsibility and robs the person of his or her personal freedoms, the court takes it incredibly seriously when starting a...
Probate is sometimes a necessary process to ensure your last wishes come to fruition. However, not every estate needs to go through it. The Judicial Branch of California explains you may bypass the probate process in several different ways. You can also ensure certain...
Tying up the financial loose ends of a loved one is challenging. Ideally, the person who appoints you the Trustee of their California estate discusses their wishes with you before they pass. However, if you unexpectedly find that you have these responsibilities after...
You may have a family member that, because of a disability stemming from childhood, is not able to exercise self-care and needs someone to act as a conservator. However, you do not want to take away the full rights of your loved one, which is why a limited...
