Without a trust, probate is inevitable in California. That said, there are some probate alternatives. These alternatives to probate, if available, can transfer property in a decedent’s estate quicker and cheaper than a full, formal probate.
Estate Planning is Cheaper Than You Think
What Type of Estate Plan is Best for You?
You have worked hard for your money and carefully managed your assets. So it makes sense that you want to find the right balance to maximize control and protection of your assets upon your death. Even if you think you don’t, everyone has an estate and it is important to choose the proper planning mechanism to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes in an effective and efficient manner.
Will-Based Estate Planning: Your Simple Alternative to Having No Plan
Obscure Law Complicates Aaron Hernandez Estate After His Death
Aaron Hernandez' fall from NFL star to convicted murder came to a conclusion when he committed suicide in a Massachusetts prison on Wednesday morning. The timing of his death triggered the use of an archaic and rarely used legal principle that will essentially erase his conviction. This complicates any potential civil suit brought by his victim's estate as well as the distribution of his own estate.
