Effective April 1, 2025, Assembly Bill 2016 (AB 2016) creates a new probate shortcut allowing primary residences in California, if certain conditions are met, to pass to the decedent’s ...

As of this month, inheriting property just got a little easier in California—but only for a select few. Starting April 1, 2025, a new law significantly expanded the definition of so-called “small ...

You should consider making a living trust in California for several compelling reasons, primarily revolving around avoiding probate and ensuring your assets are managed according to your wishes, both ...

Probate refers to the legal process of settling the estate of a deceased person. This process can take anywhere from a few months to a couple of years, depending on several factors such as the size ...

Probate can be a lengthy and complex process, leaving executors eager to find ways to expedite it. Familiarizing yourself with the legal procedures and documentation required to settle an estate ...

Financial advisor Suze Orman has long warned that probate, the court-supervised process of validating a will and distributing assets, can be costly and time-consuming. That warning resonates because ...