When considering estate planning in California, many homeowners assume that using a joint tenancy with right of survivorship automatically protects their property and simplifies inheritance. While joint tenancy can bypass probate and allow property to pass directly to a surviving… READ MORE
Probate in California
If you’re a California resident getting ready to plan for how your assets will be distributed after death, you need to understand the difference between two important estate planning tools: the small estate affidavit process (under California Probate Code §… READ MORE
Choosing between estate planning and probate is important for protecting your family, assets, property and heirs, especially in states like California where the costs of both can significantly impact the legacy one leaves behind. The cost of probate in California… READ MORE