Getting your estate plan together requires you to consider the best option to get assets from you to your loved ones. There are different ways to do this. While some people may name the assets in the will and pass them down that way, it’s not always the best option. ...
Month: November 2023
Should you invoke your right to remain silent?
The right to remain silent is a fundamental principle in the American legal system, rooted in the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution. This right protects people during legal proceedings or police interrogations. Understanding its applications is crucial for anyone...
Do all estates need formal probate in California?
When someone dies, their estate usually passes through a probate court. The court determines the existence and validity of any will, the estate's beneficiaries and the value of the estate. Under the supervision of the court, an executor will take care of the...
How can you make changes to your will?
A will is not effective until it's submitted to probate. This means you can make changes when you want to. You can change your executor/child's guardian, add/omit an asset after a purchase or sale, add/remove a beneficiary and so on. But how can you make these...