In many cases, people who purchase life insurance policies do so with the goal of creating one of the most substantial assets that they can pass on to their heirs. They may know that they will use their savings for long-term care or retirement. By purchasing a life...
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Your rights when an estate doesn’t pay back a valid debt
Maybe you are an individual who secured a judgment against someone who hurt you in a drunk driving crash and have slowly collected on those funds for multiple years. Perhaps you help run a business that provides financial services and therefore has to collect on...
Who is supposed to pay an estate’s debts?
When most people pass away, they have some level of debt that is still outstanding. It could be something major like a mortgage or a business loan or car loan. It could also be a minor type of debt, such as a credit card payment. Additionally, the estate will probably...
Will witness signatures prevent a will contest?
To successfully challenge someone's will or estate plan, you need legal grounds to do so. Some people focus on outside influence that unduly impacted the estate plan, while others try to prove that a testator lacked the necessary cognitive capacity when signing the...
Your 2 options for recovering debt from an estate
When you are owed a debt but the person who owes the debt dies, you may think that you have no options available to help you collect. The truth is that once a person passes away, you can pursue a claim against the estate to get back compensation for the debts owed....
5 red flags that are signs of elder manipulation
When your mother or father is getting up in age, the last thing you want to do is leave them vulnerable to being taken advantage of. On one hand, you know that they are still currently capable of taking care of themselves, but on the other, you know that their mental...
How do you find out when a borrower or debtor dies?
Whether you loan someone money or have a judgment against them from a civil lawsuit, you have a reasonable right to expect them to fulfill their financial obligations to you. They should continue making payments to you according to your loan agreement or the terms of...
What does it cost to contest a will in California probate court?
You may not believe that the will or other estate planning documents produced when your loved one died are accurate and reliable. You suspect that your stepparent manipulated your biological parent into changing their estate plan or believe that there have been...
Can you lose your inheritance by challenging a will?
Those who die in California will have their estates pass through the California probate courts. If they leave behind an estate plan or will, their documents will determine what happens to their property. Otherwise, California intestate succession laws will guide the...
How California law protects older adults from caregiver abuse
It is against the law to abuse or mistreat someone, especially individuals in vulnerable positions. If there is evidence that someone physically abused a family member or older adult in their care, they could face prosecution. However, many people who mistreat older...