Complex Estates and the Lengthy Probate Process

When a person’s estate is complex and includes business interests, investments and substantial wealth, the process of going through probate can be very complicated. It can take several months to sort out, especially when there are multiple parties affected by the estate plan. Because of how complex the probate process can be, it can be … Read more

Disinheriting a Child Can Result in Challenges in Probate Court

There are many people in Los Angeles who use their wills or estate plans to make a statement to family and loved ones. These people will often keep the specifics of an estate plan under wraps rather than keeping an open dialogue between family members and loved ones. This can end up to be a … Read more

Tips for Making the Probate Process Easier in California

It can be difficult and uncomfortable to think about what will happen to all your assets after you are gone. However, avoiding the process of creating an estate plan can end up putting a complicated burden on loved ones who would be tasked with sorting things out on their own. There are many approaches to … Read more

Man Convicted in Parents’ Death Can’t Inherit Their Assets

For many families in California and around the country, deciding who gets to inherit what from an estate can be a difficult if not contentious process. Ultimately, of course, it is up to the individual who gets what under the terms of that person’s estate planning. A peculiar case is playing out that involves more … Read more

Power of Attorney: How Is Competency Determined in California?

Regular readers of this blog know that we often stress the importance of thorough estate planning. One of the steps we often discuss is establishing a durable power of attorney. This step ensures that if you become incapacitated or otherwise unable to make decisions about your own finances or other elements of your estate, a … Read more