Yes. I suggest that you consult with an estate planning attorney who can talk with you about the various ways that you can leave property to any...

Does probate take place even if you have a Will?

If you have a Will and your assets that do not pass by beneficiary designation or operation of law (joint tenancy) exceed $150,000 probate is...

My husband (deceased) is one of four siblings named on my mother-in-law's insurance policy. Since his death was before hers,

The terms of the beneficiary designation will control. Your mother-in-law may have specified what would happen if one of her children (or...

Father's IRA listed trust as a beneficiary, precludes ability to inherit/stretch, what can be done after the fact?

This is a very complicated issue and as others have said, you need to consult with an estate and trust attorney familiar with retirement plans. ...

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California has a very complicated system of fiduciary (trust) income tax. Taxation is based both on the residence of the trustees and the...

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Im i obligated to take upon more responsiblilities than i can handle?

This appears to be more of an employment/labor law question. I changed the practice area so that the right group of attorneys would see your...

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My wife died 2years ago. If I sell our house before the end of this year, I can claim her $250k toward another home purchase.

You are partially correct. Internal Revenue Code Section 121(b)(4) provides “In the case of a sale or exchange of property by an unmarried...

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An Executor needs to follow the terms of the Will with respect to the distribution of assets. At the end of the probate, the Executor will...

Since the declaration is not under penalty of perjury, the Will is not self-proving, so have one of the witnesses complete Form DE-131 - Proof of...

Hi, i heard there's a new law that just passed in California for first termers, they get there time reduced from 85%-65%? Thx

You posted this in probate (which deals with the administration of estates after a person dies). I changed the category so that your question...

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