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December 19, 2009

Heir

Heir is the term used to reference an individual entitled to inheritance property. Legal heirs can include surviving spouse, biological or adopted children, and direct lineage relatives such as mother, father, sister or brother.

Each heir should be listed within last will and testament along with specific inheritance property they will receive. When decedents elect to disinherit heirs they should include a disinheritance statement within their last will. This provides evidence to the probate court the decedent knew the heir was alive, but intentionally chose to leave them out of their Will.

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November 07, 2009

Estate

The word 'estate' refers to items owned by individuals who have died. An estate can consist of the decedent's home, car, personal belongings and valuable assets such as jewelry or collectable artwork.

When a person dies their estate must be settled through a process known as probate. The exception is when decedents establish a trust. Many types of trusts exist. Each has advantages and disadvantages. Trusts are generally reserved for estates valued over $100,000; however, strategies exist for smaller estates to avoid probate.

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May 18, 2009

California Probate Attorney

A California probate attorney is generally required to handle estates of residents who have died. Probate is the legal process used to establish a value of the decedent's estate. It is also used to validate the decedent's Will or appoint an estate administrator if the decedent died intestate (without a Will).

Individuals can hire a California probate attorney to help establish estate planning or to assist them in settling an estate entered into probate. Many people procrastinate about estate planning; particularly when they are young and in good health. However, this is a huge mistake that could cause their family tremendous hardship.

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January 10, 2009

Estate Planning Probate

Estate planning probate is a technique used to document your final wishes in the event of your death. Many people procrastinate about estate planning; particularly when they enjoy good health and are living an active lifestyle. However, death has a tendency to strike unannounced. Inadequate planning can create a tremendous financial burden for your loved ones should you die unexpectedly.

Estate planning probate usually requires the assistance of a qualified probate attorney. This type of lawyer is adept at estate planning and can help keep many of your assets out of probate. It is important to realize that everything you own must be transferred to probate in order to ensure your wishes are adhered to and rightful heirs inherit your belongings

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August 17, 2008

Probate Lawyers

Probate lawyers specialize in estate laws. They are typically retained to handle distribution of assets and file legal documents for a person who has died. In most instances, people needing the services of a probate lawyer will want to retain a Transactional probate lawyer. However, if conflicts arise within the family or when claims are filed against the decedent's estate, a Probate Litigator may be required.

Transactional probate lawyers handle estate administration duties. If the decedent has executed a Last Will and Testament, transactional probate lawyers will file a copy of the original Will at the local courthouse in the county where the decedent resided. If the decedent dies intestate (without leaving a Will), transactional probate lawyers will appoint an Estate Administrator and assist them in matters regarding the estate.

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