Buying a home changes the composition of your estate. A will, trust or beneficiary designation written before the purchase may not account for the new property. Reviewing these documents soon after closing helps protect the home and the people intended to benefit from...
When someone dies while holding an active business or professional license, the executor or estate administrator may need to address that license during probate. In California, the steps depend on the type of license, the licensing board and state law. Who should be...
You have been appointed executor. The estate may have unpaid debts. California law sets out duties for handling creditor claims before you distribute assets. Taking the right steps can help you address valid debts while protecting the estate from improper payments....