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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...
There are numerous benefits that come from buying a house from someone's estate. You may get to keep the furnishings and appliances at no extra charge because including them in the sale is just easier than selling them separately or getting rid of them. You may get a...
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...
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...
Some people die in the same way that they lived. They have more debt to repay than assets to cover those costs. If there are co-signers for any of those debts, creditors can continue to pursue repayment from the co-signers. Otherwise, an estate claim is necessary to...
When you’re trying to sell property, one of the last things you’ll want to see if that there is a cloud on the title. If there is a cloud on your home’s title, it means that there is some kind of a problem that could impact the sale of the property. A cloud can mean...
When someone writes a will, it is usually with the intention of those wishes being carried out. Unfortunately, when people are manipulated or confused, they may make changes that they don’t really want. There are times when it’s appropriate to contest a will and its...
If someone you know passed away while owing you money, you may be able to collect on that debt by making a claim against their estate. While many individuals won’t do this because what they’re owed is minimal, you have a right to do so. You lent money or assets, so...
Probate administration is a complex process. You have numerous responsibilities to manage if you agree to serve as the executor of an estate. You have to contact family members and beneficiaries. You have to send notice to creditors. You will also have to arrange for...
After someone in California dies, it is very common for them to leave behind significant credit card debt. Then the credit card company must decide whether to pursue a claim on the debt. Because California is a community property state, if the deceased is survived by...