The recent suicides of celebrity chef/travel documentarian Anthony Bourdain and fashion designer Kate Spade stunned the world, in part because they both seemed to have it all. They had something in common besides obviously not being as happy as they outwardly appeared...
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Month: June 2018
What happens to tenants after a property owner dies?
As people get older, they often share their home with others. Sometimes these are family members or friends who help care for them so that they can avoid having to move into an assisted living facility. In other cases, they rent out a room or guest house to bring in...
Avoiding the probate process with death beneficiaries
Probate can take a lot of time and cost your estate a great deal of money after you die. For this reason, many California estate planners seek to prevent some of their assets from going through probate before distribution to heirs. One common way to bypass probate...
The potential dangers of court-appointed guardianships
It seems as though comedians have taken an increasing large role in calling out issues that Americans need to know about. Whether you agree with a particular person's political opinions or not, it doesn't hurt to see if sometimes they might just be alerting you to...
Handling creditor claims on a California estate
If a loved one died here in California owing money, it's essential to understand how to handle creditors' claims on the estate. These claims have to be filed within a year after the death of the person who owed money. If that deadline is missed, a creditor's claim is...
What is the executor’s responsibility during probate?
If you are the executor of an estate going through probate your responsibilities can feel overwhelming -- especially if you've never had to complete the process before. For one, you'll be carrying a lot of weight on your shoulders, and if you make a mistake, you could...