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...
When is it Necessary to Apply for Probate Probate is a court supervised administration of a decedent’s estate which gives the Court jurisdiction over the decedent’s property in the state. It determines the distribution of assets. Traditionally, probate referred to the...
Enforcement of a Real Estate Contract What happens when one of the parties to a real estate contract dies before the transfer can be completed? How do you enforce real estate transfer contracts upon the death of the transferor? How can you avoid the paternalistic...
California Intestate Succession Laws When a person dies without a will, that person is called an “intestate” and is said to have “died intestate.” In those situations, the decedent’s family members may have a legal right to claim an interest in the decedent’s estate,...
Power of Attorney to Sell Property in California In residential real estate transactions, the individuals who enter the contracts and sign the checks are commonly the buyers and sellers. But what if you own a home in another county or state and need to appoint someone...
How do you go about post-probate partition for property you just inherited? Is there a way to go about it that is best? Read along to see how post-probate partition can be done. Partition of an Inherited Home after Probate At the end of their lives many people’s only...
