by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 6, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
An inheritance-related dispute can be emotional for everyone involved. That’s why mediators should realize that everyone goes through the grieving process differently. In many cases, this grief can be triggered by a variety of issues. For some, the conflict...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 27, 2018 | Estate Administration
Every will needs an executor. However, the person writing the will should get consent from the individual named as executor prior to signing the document. It could also be beneficial to name an alternate in case the original person is unable to fulfill the duties for...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 24, 2018 | Probate Litigation
If youve lost a loved one and serve as the personal representative of their estate, you likely have plenty of unanswered questions. As a personal representative, you will need to work hands-on to administer the estate. Often, the average person is unfamiliar with the...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 21, 2018 | Probate Litigation
Californians who die without wills may have their estates probated after they die. As the death of Texas tycoon James Cotter demonstrates, the probate process may be very complex and heavily litigated when people leave behind large estates without wills. Cotter died...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 11, 2018 | Probate Litigation
When a California resident dies without a will, the process of settling their estate can get complicated. However, it is possible that the individual actually had a will and neglected to tell anyone about it. Even if an estate owner never mentioned a will, there could...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 6, 2018 | Estate Administration
Being the executor of an estate can be an overwhelming experience. However, California residents can make the experience easier on themselves by being organized. The first steps in the process of settling an estate are to obtain the death certificate and to locate a...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 5, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
California residents who are interested in inheritance laws and concerned about ensuring that their children can inherit their estate may be interested to learn about a ruling issued by the West Virginia Supreme Court. The judges ruled in a 3-2 decision that children...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 4, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
California residents may have read recent media reports about an ongoing inheritance dispute involving Alan Thicke’s heirs. Celebrity gossip outlets reported in September 2017 that the late actor’s two sons, who are co-trustees of the estate, had filed a...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | May 31, 2018 | Estate Administration
In California, an estate that is not worth more than $150,000 is eligible for a simplified probate process. This is a faster process that does not include a court hearing and gets assets to beneficiaries more efficiently. The first step is to find out if the estate...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | May 31, 2018 | Inheritance Disputes
In California on May 8, a probate hearing was held regarding the estate of the late Charles Manson. Manson is notorious for his involvement in several murders in 1969, and a number of people have come forward to claim that they are his heirs.One of his sons filed to...
