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Title issues are a major concern for those who purchase real property. Whether they buy a home to use as a primary residence or as an investment, what they really pay for is the title to a property. Occasionally, someone who acquires real property receives a letter...
There are sometimes reasons why beneficiaries or family members may have questions about someone's will. They may believe that fraud has occurred. Other times, they may suspect that a family member or caregiver inappropriately influenced a testator. Occasionally, the...
The California probate courts oversee the administration of people's estates. Family members file testamentary documents with the courts or testify that there are no such documents to guide the process. The courts then help ensure that the administration of the estate...
A will is perhaps the most useful estate planning document for most circumstances. In the absence of other testamentary paperwork, a will determines who inherits property from someone's estate. It can name a specific party to serve as the personal representative of...
Dealing with the debts of a deceased individual is a complex and sensitive issue that creditors often face. Understanding the intricacies of this process is crucial, especially when an estate lacks sufficient assets to cover all its debts. When an individual dies,...
Those seeking to collect money from an individual may feel concerned about their finances when a debtor dies. After all, someone who has died can no longer earn income to pay what they owe to others. Despite someone's death effectively transferring their assets to...
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...
Inheriting a parent’s home can be a mixed blessing. Even if they paid off the mortgage and owned it “free and clear,” it can take a good deal of time and money to get it into shape to sell, use it as a rental property or move in. Additional complications may present...
Someone who takes the time to put together an estate plan typically has people they want to protect and/or a specific personal legacy in mind. Their documents should be a reflection of their personal preferences, not the wishes of other people in their life....
An executor, personal representative or administrator of a California estate has numerous obligations that they must fulfill. Not everyone is capable of serving in that role, which is why testators often think carefully about who to name to carry out their last...