As the other estate planning practitioners mentioned here, a handwritten holographic Will is valid in California. However, depending on your...

If you were to have surgery, would you go with the least expensive option, with the possibility that it may or may not go right? Of course not;...

You are required by the California Probate Code to lodge the Will with the probate court, even if there is a Trust. (The Will is likely a...

I cant afford a attorney,what papers do i need for a attorney

All of the practitioners who have answered this question are correct in their guidance. If you are navigating the waters of probate, I encourage...

How to transfer property to children

Ms. James is exactly right: if this is what is called a "small estate," it may be that you and your siblings can sidestep a full probate procedure...

For estate planning decisions to be valid for an elder adult what type of medical evaluation is required in California?

I agree with all of the other answers posted so far. There is a presumption of capacity, and the threshold for capacity is relatively low. If...

What about the TOD?

I agree with the other practitioners: A Transfer on Death Deed is an imperfect way to deal with your real estate. There are several limitations...

Is a 1992 dated WILL override a 1999 Revocable Living Trust Agreement?

Oftentimes when a Trust is created by a competent estate planning attorney, there is also a pour-over Will created that acts to take assets outside...

Do I need to enter into probate in California for a small estate left without a will?

I agree with Ms. James' answer: You first need to gather some more information. If he indeed has a small estate, you can gather these assets with...

I tell my clients that a lot of people do their own plumbing work on their home-- some people do it perfectly well, and have no problems; the ones...