Estate Settlement

What is a probate lawyer and do I need one?

A probate lawyer assists the estate executor and the deceased’s family with a wide variety of legal and financial tasks. Here’s what you need to know.

How to File a Petition in Probate Court

In order to kick off the probate process, you’ll have to file a petition for probate with the relevant court. Here’s how that works.

What is the small estate procedure in California?

Losing a loved one is hard, settling their estate shouldn't be. In this blog post we cover how to settle a small estate in California - read on to find out more!

What is ancillary probate in California?

Probating out of state assets in California? This process is known as Ancillary probate, in this post we discuss how to probate out of state assets, when its required etc

The 7 stages of the probate process in New York

The probate process in New York can be confusing and lengthy. In this post, we walk you through the entire probate process in 7 simple stages.

The 12 stages of the probate process in California

The probate process in California can be confusing and lengthy, we've laid it out for you in an easy 12-stage process. Read our blog post below!

Can An Executor Of A Will Decide Who Gets What?

Executors have a lot of power and responsibility. But there are certain things that executors cannot do.

How Long Should I Keep Legal Documents After a Death?

After a death, it’s important to keep certain legal documents around for a while. Here’s what you need to know.