If this pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we do not know what tomorrow holds. Everyone tells us we need an estate plan and life is usually too busy for us to think about it. We want you to have peace of mind knowing your estate plan has been completed. As always, if you […]
Today, we finish our series on the California probate process. Attorney, Benjamin Eagleton walks us through the process of accounting and distributing the estate and ultimately discharge upon completion. The probate process can be complex, but with a firm understanding in the process and a little guidance you should have a good understanding of how […]
Today we step back into our series on Introduction to Probate. Often times the primary asset of an estate is real estate and Attorney, Benjamin Eagleton addresses the process of selling real estate through a probate. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, estate planning, or any other legal issue, […]
Today we continue our look at the probate process. In this article on probates we examine the process of marshaling the assets and handling the debts and taxes owed by the estate. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, estate planning, or any other legal issue, please let us […]
Today we continue our look at the probate process. In these few articles on probates we examine the process of marshaling the assets and collecting the debts owed to the estate. That is gathering the assets of the estate to be distributed. It can be an arduous process, but is arguably the most important function […]
Today we continue our look at the probate process. In these few articles on probates we examine the process of marshalling the assets. That is gathering the assets of the estate to be distributed. It can be an arduous process, but is arguably the most important function a personal representative of an estate undertakes. […]
Today, we continue our look at the probate process in California and specifically what happens after the commencement of a probate. Many steps begin to take shape including notice requirements that are triggered as a result of the filing of the probate proceeding. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, […]
Today, we continue our look at the probate process in California and specifically how titling of bank accounts may affect the probate process. Bank accounts properly established can effectively become non-probate assets. As always, if you have any questions about your real estate, business, estate planning, or any other legal issue, please let us know […]
As discussed in my last article, depending on the type of property and its value, a Court order and formal Probate proceeding may be necessary. Specifically, real property (a house, condo, apartment, and vacant land) which is valued at or above $50,000 and personal property (jewelry, bank accounts, and securities) exceeding $150,000 of value will […]
Today, Benjamin Eagleton, an attorney in BPE Law’s Estate Planning practice, begins a multi-part series on the ins and outs of a California Probate. Most people, in one way or another, have been involved in, or know someone who has been involved in a Probate proceeding. However, unless you’re a Probate Attorney, it’s a process […]
