One of the most difficult tasks left to loved ones and family members after a death is settling the estate of the deceased. This could mean cleaning out a house, paying final bills and making sure that assets go to the right places. For many estates, probate is a...
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Year: 2023
Executing a will as part of estate planning
Whether you consider your California estate simple and basic or complex and high-net-worth, you can protect your assets and provide for your loved ones’ futures by crafting a solid estate plan. While there are state laws that must be met for estate documents to be...
What should be in your health care power of attorney?
It can be difficult and emotional to make important decisions about your future. You may not want to think about what could happen if you face incapacitation for any reason, but it is critical to think about these things. By having a plan in place, you can feel...
Conservatorship is not just for the elderly
If you have a family member who is incapacitated due to mental or physical illness or injury, it’s understandable that you want to access as many resources as are available to help you provide for your loved one’s needs. Certain steps can be taken to create a support...
Priscilla Presley versus granddaughter in probate litigation
In California and elsewhere, Priscilla Presley is a household name. As the former wife of Elvis Presley, affectionately dubbed “The King of Rock and Roll,” her name, as well as her daughter’s (Lisa Marie) are known throughout the world. Music fans who have followed...
Lawsuit filed during probate of Anne Heche’s estate
In August, a California woman was working from home when an automobile suddenly came crashing through her walls. She says she nearly died that day. Her home caught fire when the car ignited in flames. The woman has since filed a $2 million lawsuit against the estate...
Creating an advance directive for a California estate plan
A person might have certain preferences that he or she wants to be carried out when nearing the end of life. For instance, one individual might not want to be resuscitated if his or her heart stops. Another person might be comfortable with the idea of having a feeding...
Does your estate’s executor need to be your adult child?
In many cases, a responsible adult child will effectively administer a parent’s estate. Those responsibilities are many and include paying outstanding taxes and debt, distributing assets such as money from retirement investments, bank and money market accounts, and...
Probate completed for music icon Prince’s estate
Pop music superstar, Prince, passed away in April 2022, leaving fans in California and throughout the world grieving the loss of a favorite artist. In addition to stories of his musical escapades and the impact he had on the industry, it became apparent soon after his...
Should a special needs trust be a part of your estate plan?
One of the most important reasons to create an estate plan is to ensure that loved ones receive assets and property in the future. Caring for family members is a primary reason to plan for the future, and there are different estate planning tools available to you that...