by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 27, 2022 | California trust, probate, probate attorney, Probate Litigation, trust, Trusts
While death is not the most joyous topic to discuss, it is important to understand critical legal processes that must be handled after someone has died. One such legality is the process of distributing a trust. A trust is a legal decree of estate planning that...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | May 15, 2022 | California trust, probate, probate attorney, Probate Litigation
When a person passes away, money is one of the immediate needs of their loved ones, for a variety of reasons. There are funeral expenses to handle, and there may be medical costs and other bills that need to be paid. For this reason, one of the most common questions...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Apr 14, 2022 | California trust, probate, probate attorney, Probate Litigation
There may come a time when you may find yourself the executor, or personal representative, of the estate of a deceased loved one. This time is an emotional one and may be difficult to navigate. The California probate process can be extremely lengthy and intricate....
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 15, 2022 | California trust, probate, probate attorney, Probate Litigation
Probate records such as a last will and testament are available for public view in the state of California unless a court order renders them private. Although the federal Freedom of Information Act and the California Public Records Act do not apply to court documents,...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 13, 2014 | California trust, probate, Trusts
Once you create and sign a California trust, the next step will be to transfer your assets into – or “fund” – the trust. A trust that has not been funded is an empty shell, and will not protect your assets unless those assets are placed in the...
