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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

Out of State Personal Representative

Whether the Executor/Administrator (commonly known as “Personal representative”) of a decedent’s estate can live out of state depends on the laws of the state in which the Will or estate is probated. In California, an…

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What Happens if an Emergency Arises Before a Personal Representative Is Appointed?

Letters of Special Administration Most probate cases follow a similar pattern. It generally takes four to six weeks from the time a petition for probate is filed until Letters can be issued to the personal…

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Is Your Will Valid Under California Law?

The California Harmless Error Doctrine Whether a document constitutes a valid will in California is a function of two variables: (1) the state’s Wills Act formalities, and (2) the degree of judicial compliance the courts…

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Independent Administration of Estates (IAEA)

What Is the Independent Administration of Estates Act? The Independent Administration of Estates Act (IAEA), enacted in 1987, has changed and streamlined the way in which probate sales may proceed. The IAEA is a series…

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What Are the Most Important Steps I Need to Take After the Death of a Loved One?

As probate attorneys, we’re often asked, “What are the most important steps I need to take after the death of a loved one?” While there are undoubtedly a ton of things to do in the…

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Probate Estate Taxpayer Employer Identification Number (EIN)

When a person passes away and an estate is opened to handle the distribution of the person's assets and other legal matters, the first thing those handling the estate should do is obtain an Employer…

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Do I Have to Serve as Executor?

After a relative or friend dies, you may be surprised to learn that you were chosen to be the executor of their estate. You might feel pleased to have a chance to do a final…

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Non U.S. Citizen Owned Property in California at the Time of Death

This article does not cover the distribution of real property held in a trust or in joint tenancy. Nor does if cover the taxation of estate distributions. In general, nonresident alien decedents are subject to…

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Death, Co-habiting Same-sex Couples, Estate Planning and Probate

As with heterosexual relationships, breakup or death are the two possible endings for co-habiting same-sex couples. In the event of death, the rights of the survivor is a significant issue, especially with unmarried co-habiting same-sex…

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Notice to Creditors With Claims Against California Probate Estates

Generally, an individual’s death does not extinguish creditors’ claims, but creditors must act quickly to assert their claims against a probate estate to avoid losing their rights forever. Every state has its own laws on…

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