When an individual passes away in California, it is important that their loved ones handle all matters related to the estate. Generally, if the person who passed created a will, they have already named an executor that they trust to act as the personal representative of the estate and handle the probate process. Probate is […]
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How do I close an estate in California?
California Advance Health Care Directives
When an individual in California begins planning their estate, one of the factors that they may take into consideration is whether they would like to create an advance health care directive. An advance health care directive allows an individual who is planning their estate to set guidelines for how health matters are handled in the […]
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Fiduciary Responsibility for Estate Debts
Fiduciary Responsibility for Estate Debts When an individual has been named a fiduciary in California, they have a significant amount of responsibility and must be sure to fulfill all of their duties. A fiduciary, according to the American Bar Association, is “an individual or bank or trust company that acts for the benefit of another. […]
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When an individual creates a will as part of his or her comprehensive estate plan, they will need to choose someone who will act as the executor. Being appointed the executor of an estate is a very important role and is one that holds significant responsibility. After an individual passes away, the executor of his […]
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California Pet Trusts
For many people, pets are considered part of the family and are even included when it comes time to create an estate plan. A lot of times, people want to make sure that their pets are taken care of in the event that they pass away. One of the ways that an individual can include […]
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