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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

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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Ancillary Probate 101: What Is It?

Evaluating property and determining who receives it is an important part of the probate process. Sometimes, if a decedent owned property in multiple states, the process of ancillary probate must be initiated to settle the…

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What California Parents Should Know About Limited Conservatorships

When drafting a will, parents of younger children will typically name individuals who will become the guardians of those children if the parents pass away. For those who are caretakers of adults who are unable…

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Reasons for Probate Litigation in California

When closing an estate, contacting heirs, dividing assets, and settling debts owed by the grantor are expected parts of the process. For some estates, going through the probate process may be necessary to finalize asset…

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Why Is Probate Rejected in California?

Losing a family member is always challenging, especially if their assets are split up according to their will. The probate process could be necessary to hasten the distribution of assets, depending on the terms of…

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Can Probate Be Challenged in California?

A person's estate may need to go through probate after their death. If there is a will, the court will certify it during the probate process. The personal representative must also pay the decedent's taxes,…

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What Are the Disadvantages of Probate in California?

The California probate process should factor into any estate plans you make, especially considering the extra steps needed to go through probate. As with any legal process, you need to have a basic understanding of…

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