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 | Feb 24, 2022 | probate, probate attorney, Probate Litigation
No part of losing a loved one is easy. Mourning a death takes up an immense amount of physical, emotional, and mental energy. As a result, many people take time off work to be with family and give themselves time to digest the news. Unfortunately, the legal system...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jan 25, 2022 | probate, probate attorney, Probate Litigation
The death of a loved one is always a trying time, and settling their estate often adds to the anxiety individuals experience while grieving. For this reason, it is essential to understand the probate process. Probate is the means by which the money and property that...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 25, 2021 | probate, probate attorney, Probate Litigation
Discussing end-of-life preparations can be a difficult, stressful experience, and, understandably, it’s a subject most residents of Irvine, California, would prefer to avoid. Unfortunately, failing to make any sort of legal plan regarding how your assets and property...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 13, 2014 | last will and testament, probate attorney, Will
Some of the most unusual stipulations in wills have to do with pets inheriting an entire estate, how someone’s body will be handled after death (cremation or burial would both be too ordinary for some), and, in some sad cases, children or grandchildren being...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Feb 25, 2014 | probate attorney
Building in flexibility into your California estate plan, which includes naming secondary beneficiaries, is an important aspect of creating a comprehensive estate plan. Still, many people wonder if there is another way that an estate plan can be amended to pass assets...
