Fortunately, there are ways to avoid all of that. From establishing a living trust to simply holding joint ownership of your major assets, here are a few ways to avoid California Probate.

Fortunately, there are ways to avoid all of that. From establishing a living trust to simply holding joint ownership of your major assets, here are a few ways to avoid California Probate.

Probating an estate is an expensive, time-consuming and sometimes adversarial affair. It is possible, and sometimes advisable, to avoid probate. With the help of an estate planner and, perhaps, an ...

Explore if all wills need probate, the steps involved in probating, how to avoid probate, the role of executors, and variations in probate laws.

Dear Len & Rosie, I have heard conflicting information about trusts vs. wills regarding probate. If you only have a will, does it have to go through probate in California? If so, how long does … ...

Whether your estate is large or modest, these options are available to help you avoid getting your estate stuck in probate.

Thankfully, there are several ways to avoid needless probate costs, delays and disputes. All probate costs and taxes cannot be avoided, but careful planning can minimize them.

Reader Question: How can I avoid probate at death? Answer: Probate is a court administered process whereby at death, the court oversees the transfer of your probate property from your name to the ...