Category Archives: Probate
Three Alternatives to Creating a Trust
You may have heard that you should create a Trust to avoid probate. But you may have also heard there are other ways to avoid probate that are cheaper. Let’s review the three most common options in more detail. Adding Someone to Title as Joint Owner or Joint Tenant You can add another person… Read More »
How Do I Avoid Probate in California?
You may have heard that you want to avoid probate in California at all costs. Perhaps you know someone that has gone through the lengthy and costly probate process in California in the past. Dealing with the loss of a loved one, friend or family member is hard enough, the probate process can make… Read More »
California Probate Process
Probate Process in California Probate Court Are you trying to understand the California Probate process? Has someone told you that you need to file a petition for Probate? Have you considered other options? Assuming, Probate is the only answer, the following is a simplified overview of the California Probate process. Initiating the Probate Process… Read More »
What You Need to Know to Keep Your House Out of Probate
What is Probate? Probate is the court supervised process of transferring your assets (e.g. your home) to your heirs upon your death. Why do you want to avoid Probate? Several reasons, but most notably: 1) it is expensive (approximately $30,000 for a $1 million home); 2) it takes between 1-2 years before your heirs… Read More »
