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Can an Executor of a Will Take Everything. What to Know
Can the Executor of a Will Take Everything? The Executor of the Will must abide by the last Will and testament. Now,...
Can an Executor Decide Who Gets What – Who Has More Rights?
CAN AN EXECUTOR DECIDE WHO GETS WHAT? An executor does not have unlimited authority to decide beneficiaries' shares;...
How Long Can an Executor take to Settle an Estate
How Long Can an Executor take to Settle an Estate? Under California law, the personal representative appointed to administer a decedent's estate must typically complete probate within one year. However, if a federal estate tax is filed, the personal representative may...
Sibling Living in Deceased Parent’s home – Refuses to Leave
Sibling living in deceased parents' home Brother or sister refuses to leave. Ah, what a plight! Two siblings received the family home through inheritance, and one lives in the home. One sibling wants to stay in the house, while the other wants to sell it -both are...
Probate Lawyer and the Essentials to Reducing Estate Problems
Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430Probate Lawyer The Process An executor must ensure the deceased's assets are distributed fairly to the heirs, with or without a will. For legal assistance in estate administration and distribution in...
Evidence Needed to Contest a Will – What You Should Know
Evidence needed to contest a will It is an uphill battle to contest a will but doable. You need to have definite evidence to show the testator didn't understand the will, had undue influence, had mental capacity issues, or was a victim of fraud. This means gathering...
Does an Executor have to Show Accounting to Beneficiaries
Does an executor have to show accounting to beneficiaries? When does an executor have to show accounting to beneficiaries? The role of the Executor is one fraught with responsibility and requires meticulous record-keeping. To satisfy the probate court and the...
How to Contest a Will and How to Choose a Probate Attorney
Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430How to Contest a Will What to Know Before Selecting an Attorney Are you looking on how to contest a will? So, the grantor is deceased, but a will and assets are left behind. It transitions to probate. Probate is a...
Co-Executor – Can they Act Alone? Petition to Remove
Co-Executors - Can they Act alone - Petition to Remove California Estate Planning Guide (How & Why) When creating a will, one of the most vital steps is naming an executor. The executor's primary responsibility is to protect your property and assets until all...
What if the Executor Does Not Probate the Will? What to do
Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430What if the Executor Does Not Probate the Will? What to do! If you just lost a loved one and perhaps you are a beneficiary of their estate, you most likely have questions about what comes next. You cannot get your...
Can Joint Executors Act Independently? When is it Possible?
Can Joint Executors Act Independently? When is it Possible? An executor is anyone responsible for handling the estate of a deceased person. Their responsibilities may include paying off outstanding debts, selling and transferring property, divvying assets, and closing...
Duties of an Executor of an Estate. What You Should Know
Request a Case Review Today Call us at 888-318-4430Duties of an Executor of an estate What They Can and Cannot Do An executor is a person who has the legal responsibility to carry out the instructions of a will. The duties of an executor can be complicated and...