Probate litigation is the legal process used to resolve disputes involving a deceased person's estate, will, or trust. In California, probate litigation may arise when beneficiaries, heirs, executors, or trustees disagree about the validity of estate planning documents or how an estate is being administered. While many estates move through probate...

Probate may be contested when family members, beneficiaries, or other interested parties believe that a will is invalid, an executor has acted improperly, or the estate is not being administered according to California law. While disagreements over inheritances are common, not every dispute provides legal grounds for a probate contest. An...

When managing a loved one’s estate in California, you may receive notice of a claim from a creditor or person claiming heirship from your loved one. However, you may have never heard of this party before. Your loved one’s estate may have become the target of efforts to defraud the estate of...

If your loved one talked in the past about having created a will, you might feel confused when you and your family aren’t able to locate it after their death. Fortunately, California law permits families to fulfill their loved one’s wishes through procedures to probate a missing will. An experienced probate attorney...

Digital assets have become a significant part of many people’s estates. Most people will have digital assets, such as email accounts, social media profiles, digital photos or videos, or cryptocurrencies. As a result, personal representatives must understand the unique legal implications and challenges associated with managing digital assets during estate administration. 

Although the probate process can cause delays and challenges for a decedent’s heirs and beneficiaries, those heirs/beneficiaries located outside of California may face unique obstacles and complexities. 

Understanding Probate in San Jose

The probate process in San Jose approves a decedent’s will, appoints an individual...