How to Start a Probate Conservatorship?

How to Start a Probate Conservatorship?

Types of Probate Conservators There are two types of probate conservators: conservator of the person and conservator of the estate.  A conservator of the person cares for and protects a person and a conservator of the estate handles a person’s financial matters. To...
Special Rules to Buy and Sell Probate Property

Special Rules to Buy and Sell Probate Property

Buy and Sell Probate Property If you want to buy or sell probate property, there are additional considerations outside of a normal buy-sell transaction. There are exhaustive court procedures and statutory requirements under the California Probate Code that dictates...
Properties Not Subject to Probate

Properties Not Subject to Probate

Summary Administration Whether or not probate is necessary depends on the nature of the property that is part of the estate, the size of the estate, and whether there is any contest of the estate distribution. In today’s post, we identify certain types of property...
Is Probate Required if Decedent Had a Will?

Is Probate Required if Decedent Had a Will?

Is probate required in situations where the decedent had a will? The death of a loved one can be one of the most overwhelming and challenging events you will face. In addition, following the death, one may have to undertake the responsibility of sorting through the...
How to Avoid Probate For Small Estates

How to Avoid Probate For Small Estates

Can a small estate avoid probate? An estate that does exceed $150,000.00 may avoid the normal probate procedures to distribute the estate’s assets to the beneficiaries or heirs. This simplified procedure may be used only to transfer personal property. The types of...