Category Archives: Probate

What is a Probate?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by LegalActionWorkshop

Probate is the process whereby the ownership of property changes from the descedent to the heirs or beneficiaries when there is no Living Trust.  In California, a Trust is the best method of avoiding Probate for heirs or beneficiaries.  While a legal Will cannot … Continue reading →

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What is a Living Trust?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by LegalActionWorkshop

In California, a Living Trust allows property to change ownership to beneficiaries without going through Probate. A Living Trust is very important if you own property in California.  Without a Living Trust, property that is valued at more than $100,000 would need to … Continue reading →

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