Depends. Do you need someone to file paperwork, or has the family started hiding the silver? Probate starts with death and paperwork, and for a while that is all it is. Then somebody finds an old will in a desk drawer. A trustee stops returning calls. An account comes up light. A stepchild remembers a promise nobody else heard. By the time the lawyers show up, Thanksgiving has turned into a crime scene. For the first kind of case, Los Angeles has plenty of good probate lawyers built for … [Read more...] about Can You Recommend a Good Probate Attorney in Los Angeles?
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Understanding Estate Litigation in California
When a loved one passes away, the administration of their estate is often expected to proceed in an orderly and efficient manner. In California, that process frequently involves probate, which is the court-supervised procedure used to identify assets, pay debts and taxes, and ultimately distribute property to heirs and beneficiaries. While probate exists to provide structure and legal oversight, the reality is that disputes frequently arise during estate administration, particularly when … [Read more...] about Understanding Estate Litigation in California
Litigation…a Necessary Evil?
Anyone creating an Estate Plan wants to ensure that the plan will work as intended and will withstand legal challenges. Sometimes though, beneficiaries need to bring a legal contest to enforce the terms of the decedent’s plan and force fiduciaries to act in accordance with their duties. This article examines a recent court case that could have ended in a failure of the decedent’s Estate Plan. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Litigation…a Necessary Evil?
Let’s Talk Litigation
Anyone creating an Estate Plan wants to ensure that the plan will work as intended and will withstand legal challenges. Sometimes though, a legal challenge is necessary to ensure that the Estate Plan reflects the true intent of the decedent is carried out and that the fiduciaries act in accordance with their duties. This article examines the most common ways that litigation arises in the Trusts and Estates arena. Read on to learn more. … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk Litigation
