TRUST CONTESTS Trust contests are legal actions brought by heirs, beneficiaries, or other interested parties who seek to challenge the validity of a trust. In California, trust contests are governed by the Probate Code, which sets out the rules and procedures for bringing a trust contest. There are several grounds
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intestacy: when you die without a plan When someone passes away without a will, their estate is distributed according to the laws of intestacy. These laws vary by state, but in California, they are outlined in the California Probate Code. Here’s what you need to know about the laws of
what is a heggstad petition? A Heggstad petition, also known as an 850 petition, is a legal tool used in California to transfer assets into a trust that were not previously included in the trust. The petition is named after the case In re Heggstad, which was decided by the
The Probate Process in California: An Overview Probate is a legal process that takes place after someone dies, where the court oversees the distribution of the deceased person’s assets. In California, the probate process can be lengthy and complex, but it’s important to understand the steps involved if you are