by Kathryn A. Flanigan | May 1, 2017 | Trustees; Executors & Fiduciaries
California residents who have been designated as an executor of an estate have been given significant responsibilities in the handling of a decedent’s assets. There are certain steps that they have to take to ensure that they administer the assets according to...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Nov 10, 2016 | Trustees; Executors & Fiduciaries
People in California who are creating an estate plan might wonder under what circumstances they would be able to successfully challenge a will. In reality, wills are rarely challenged, and when a challenge is successful, it is usually one that is brought by a spouse...
by Kathryn A. Flanigan | Aug 13, 2013 | Trustees; Executors & Fiduciaries
Naming a trustee for your estate should be done with considerable forethought, with a focus on who can perform the duties of a trustee carefully and completely. This will not always be someone who is a friend or family member. You should be aware of what a...