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By John C. Clark, Attorney at Law  California law provides a procedure for avoiding the probate of an estate if the total value of the estate falls below a certain threshold and satisfies other conditions. If the estate qualifies as a “small estate,” the executor of the will or next of kin (in an intestate estate) may collect assets without the need to file a petition in probate court to accomplish the same, thus saving significant time and expense.
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By Sean P. Dougherty, Associate Attorney  A Behind-the-Curtains Look at the Enormous Price of a Probate in CaliforniaWe bet you’ve heard that lawyers are expensive, right? For that reason, many people think they can’t afford an estate plan. But consider this – can your children afford for you not to have an estate plan?
By Tyler P Krueger, Associate Attorney  If You Fail to Transfer Property to Your Trust Before Your DeathA revocable trust—also called a “living trust”—is a legal tool that is frequently used as part of an estate plan. There are many benefits to using a trust, including the ability to transfer your property where you want after your death. The great thing about a revocable trust is that you can modify it any time during your lifetime. To ensure that your loved ones are spared any legal hassles, it’s important to do things right.
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