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Trust Administration - the Basics

Posted by Maria N. Jonsson | May 22, 2023 | 0 Comments

Knowing the basics of trust administration is important when you are named as a Trustee or a beneficiary of a Trust, and the trust creator's assets are titled in their trust, or if there are assets left outside of the trust. Not knowing or understanding your Trustee duties, or Beneficiary entitlements can lead to many challenges and liabilities, and can lead to the intended beneficiaries not getting their share in the trust for months, or, sometimes, years, after the death of the trust creator.

What Does Probate Cost in California?

Posted by Maria N. Jonsson | Aug 16, 2022 | 0 Comments

When estimating the possible cost of probate, it's important to consider court fees, attorney and executor fees, costs for required services by additional professionals (fees to publish notice, fees for accountants, appraisers, etc.), as well as the cost of bond which is generally required of the...

Estate Planning Tips That Can Help You Avoid Probate

Posted by Maria N. Jonsson | Dec 15, 2021 | 0 Comments

If estate planning is on your mind, you have likely heard of the probate process and you know it is something that is best avoided. With a carefully-crafted estate plan, it is possible to help your beneficiaries avoid this complex, expensive, and time-consuming process. Avoiding the Probate Proce...

Having Only a Will May Mean Going to Probate Court

Posted by Maria N. Jonsson | Sep 20, 2018 | 0 Comments

It is a common misconception that if one has a will, there is no court process after they die. This is only true if he/she died not owning any real estate, and having personal property less than $150,000 in value, or with named beneficiaries. When this is not the case, a willhas to undergo a long...

Finding the Right Probate Attorney

Posted by Maria N. Jonsson | Sep 20, 2018 | 0 Comments

If one dies owning assets in his/her name alone, and the estate requires probate administration, the family would be wise to find a Los Angeles probate attorney with lots of experience in Probate court and one that does not shy from keeping in touch with the family. It is not common knowledge tha...

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