Your parents recently died and you were named the executor of their will. (If there is no valid will, this is called the "administrator.") It simply means that you're the one that handles the estate and takes care of things after your parents have died. As everything...
When California residents pass away, their family is often left to deal with their personal financial affairs that will still remain after the fact. This is especially true for people who die unexpectedly. Those who die intestate, or without a will, often risk having...
An executor (or administrator when there is no will) can be thought of as the "CEO of the Probate." It is a crucial legal and personal responsibility. The role of an executor An executor serves as the personal representative of the estate and sees to it that the will...
An executor must know of the duties that are assigned to his or her care. In California, any person who acts irresponsibly in this role could face a probate lawsuit from a beneficiary or creditor. Making a checklist helps an executor to avoid unnecessary probate...
If you are writing a will, you may be thinking about who to appoint as executor for your California estate. This is often a spouse or an adult child, but if there is not anyone suitable, you could consider a corporate executor. The job of the executor Appointing the...
The probate process involves federal law, California law, California Rules of Court, and Local Rules. On top of that, sometimes there are international issues, and then there non-rule-based issues like communicating with court staff and judges. Frankly, there is no...