by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Feb 26, 2016 | Probate Litigation
From the untrained eye, it would seem that the relationship between Bobby Brown and the family of the late Whitney Houston would get better after the death of the pairs daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown last year. Before her death, a trust was created that named Bobbi...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Apr 3, 2015 | Probate Litigation
In a prior post we highlighted the brewing legal battle between Robin Williams wife and his children over the disposition of the late comedians estate. Indeed, Williams had a will, but there are sharp disagreements between the parties about how his property is to be...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 13, 2013 | Probate Litigation
When a person has been named the executor of an estate, there are often questions that arise pertaining to the exact duties and responsibilities of an estate executor. Once an executor has been appointed, they are responsible for negotiating the probate process on...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Mar 12, 2012 | Probate Litigation
There are two primary disadvantages of the California probate process: time and money. The California probate courts generally take an average of 7-9 months to settle an estate; a “quick” settlement in a small estate (estate value under $150,000) can take...
