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...