Trusts are one of the most popular estate planning tools used in California. They help add control, privacy, and serenity to an individual with assets that they care deeply about. Taking the time to create…
The largest asset most divorcing couples have to divide is a house. There are a few options for how a house is typically handled in a divorce, depending on what the parties are seeking and…
For many families, there’s a tremendous sense of relief when the probate process is finally over. This is not just because of the sense of finality that it gives them, but it is also because…
Probate sales in CA are legal, but they must follow a specific set of procedures. Probate sales can occur for a number of different reasons. They could be expressly stated as the deceased’s desires in…
Probate can be a complex and sometimes contentious process. Working with the right attorney, though, can help ease some of the tensions and keep the process working smoothly. There are a lot of things that…
There’s nothing easy about the probate process. It’s complex, challenging, and can lead to conflict. Everyone who’s gone through it is just happy that it’s finally over by the end. All this is on top…
Houses are one of the more valuable parts of most estates, not just financially, but also from a sentimental standpoint. This leaves many to wonder how their house will be handled through the probate process.…
Those who pass on and leave behind an estate typically want to make sure that those assets go where they want them to go, without paying a variety of costs and expenses along the way.…
To get full custody of a child in California, a mother must prove to the court that it is in the child’s best interests, as the court’s primary assumption is that a child benefits from…
In California, a parent can lose custody for failing to co-parent if this inability harms the child's interests, welfare, health, or safety. While simple disagreements are not sufficient, a court may remove or limit custodial…