What to Do With a Safe Deposit Box Immediately after Death You may have reasons to want access to a safe deposit box immediately after the death of a loved one. For example, many people may leave w...
How Many Death Certificates Do I Need? The question about the number of death certificates needed often comes up during funeral arrangements. As a part of their services, many ...
Funeral Disputes - Who Decides? Occasionally a family may have a disagreement about what type of funeral to hold for the person that has passed away. Of course it’s cert...
Do-It-Yourself ProbateShould you handle your own probate case in California? It’s possible to go through the probate process in California without an attorney,...
What is an Executor of an Estate?If you are participating in a probate, you may have heard the term “executor of the estate”. This term is used when a decedent left behin...
Should You Hire an Attorney for Probate? Pros and Cons. California probate can often be very expensive. After reviewing the costs, you may be tempted to handle your probate case yourself witho...
Probate Costs in CaliforniaIt’s overwhelming. Someone close to you has died and you’re trying to cope with your grief. In addition to your emotional struggles, you ...
How to Lower the Costs of a California ProbateYou are dealing with the emotional toll of a death in your family and you realize you need to open a probate case. You are shocked when ...
Filing a Petition for Probate in CaliforniaEvery probate case begins by filing a "Petition for Probate" with the correct California court. All courts in California require that Jud...
When is Probate Required in California? Probate is generally required in California when a person who has passed away owned property worth more than $150,000. However, if the pr...