by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jun 4, 2013 | probate attorney
Probate is a formal way of making sure estate assets end up where California law requires, whether or not there is a valid California Last Will and Testament. If a will does exist, it is necessary to submit it to a California probate court so that it can be validated...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 13, 2013 | probate attorney
A death in the family often imposes cruel demands on family members, not the least being the necessity to tackle a list of financial responsibilities. An Orange County probate attorney has provided a list of the seven most critical financial duties to perform in the...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 13, 2013 | probate attorney
Many people assume that the California probate process can be avoided if they have a will or living trust, but as an Orange County probate attorney notes, this is not always the case. It is not uncommon for an earlier will to be discovered or for a will’s...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Jul 31, 2012 | probate attorney
Many Californians are understandably curious about why they should want to avoid the probate process; here are some good reasons why: Probate ties up finances. When someone dies and their estate must go through probate, all the financial assets of the estate are...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Apr 10, 2012 | probate attorney
Part of smart estate planning in California is making sure your assets are set up with “right of survivorship” (also called “succession planning”) in order to avoid probate entirely. Some common examples of this include: · An insurance policy...
