Probate | Probate Litigation |
Removing an Administrator: How to go about it and having someone else was appointed administrator of the estate?
If your spouse predeceased you, it is possible that another individual was named administrator of his estate. Fortunately, you may be able to have the administrator removed and yourself appointed instead – if you are of higher priority as determined by the California probate code.
Probate | Probate Litigation | Trust Litigation |
What happens to a disqualified beneficiary under California probate law?
Under the laws governing wills and trusts in California, a beneficiary may be disqualified from receiving an inheritance in certain circumstances. For this reason, other beneficiaries or the executor or trustee of an estate or trust may bring forward a San Diego probate litigation matter.
Completing an Inventory and Appraisal: The Mechanics
Personal representatives must complete an Inventory and Appraisal form as part of the probate process. The mechanics of the process require attention to detail.
Community Property or Separate Property
There are a number of steps you can take in order to sort out how the decedent’s property was owned. Read more here.
Community Property with Right of Survivorship
Most real property held in community between spouses and domestic partners used to be held in joint tenancy. Since 2001 (and 2003 for domestic partners), California probate law has introduced Community Property with Right of Survivorship (CPWROS).