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What Does it Mean When an Estate is Depleted?

As a beneficiary of a will in California you are not only entitled to the material wealth your loved one set aside on your behalf, but you are also responsible for carrying out their wishes asREAD MORE >

Who Can Challenge a Will in California?

If you are a California resident who feels you were unfairly provided for or disinherited by someone’s will, you may be considering challenging it. In order to do this you must be an interested party. ThisREAD MORE >

What Are My Inheritance Rights?

You probably believe that you have the right to inherit from your spouse, domestic partner or parents when they die. While this is generally true, what you may not realize is that if a Californian diesREAD MORE >

What Constitutes Undue Influence?

If you fear that your elderly, ill or disabled parent in California is developing too much reliance on a caregiver, you may wish to take preventative measures to ensure that your parent does not change theREAD MORE >

How Can I Avoid Inheritance Disputes?

It’s not uncommon for contentious fights to break out among families when it comes to inheritance issues. However, parents leave assets to their kids to help them, not to cause strife that can be both expensiveREAD MORE >