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Shanshan (“Sophy”) Han serves as the Head of the Estate Planning, Trusts & Probate Department at Quinn & Dworakowski. She advises clients on estate planning, trust administration, and tax strategies. A California Notary Public and Enrolled Agent, Sophy brings over five years of investment banking experience. She holds law degrees from Jilin University, Korea University, and the University of Southern California, and is fluent in Mandarin and Korean.

LATEST ARTICLES BY : Shanshan “Sophy” Han

Can a Conservator Be Removed in California?

When a legal arrangement is made in which one adult is appointed to assist in managing the affairs of another adult, it is a conservatorship. Sometimes, when a judge grants a conservatorship, it is useful…

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Understanding the Powers of a California Conservator

A conservatorship is an appointment by a judge of a person who is given the power to make decisions for and act for a person who needs help acting on their own behalf. The individual…

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How Long After California Probate Can Inheritance Be Distributed?

When someone passes away, the property they own and the money they have that makes up their estate is distributed to their heirs or their beneficiaries according to their will. This can’t happen until the…

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Does Life Insurance Have to Go Through Probate?

No one grieving the loss of a loved one wants to have to think about money or the financial impact of the loss. Life insurance is one way people protect their families financially in the…

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What Is a California Probate Bond?

Protecting your property and your family are two main reasons why someone will write a will or establish an estate plan. These are both legal arrangements that establish where the deceased’s assets will go, how…

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Situations That Require More Than One Probate

Failing to craft a will or estate plan is a common mistake. Sadly, it will leave decisions about your family and assets to be decided by the courts rather than by you. To prevent this,…

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How Will Probate Impact My Inheritance in California?

As you plan for your financial future, it is important to consider how the probate process will impact any inheritance you plan to receive—or, conversely, how probate will affect the assets you leave behind for…

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Is Probate Required in California?

The probate process can be a daunting and overwhelming experience, especially for those who have never gone through it before. In California, as in many other states, probate is legally mandated in certain circumstances, but…

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A Living Trust May Help Avoid Probate in California

The probate process in California can be time-consuming, expensive, and emotionally draining for the loved ones left behind. Fortunately, a powerful legal tool exists which offers a solution to this problem: the living trust. A…

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How Long Does Probate Take in California?

Sometimes, when a loved one or other relative dies, there are other conditions, either in the will or around a will, that require the court to become involved in the process. Probate is the process…

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