Monthly Archives: August 2023
Can You Disinherit A Spouse In California?
You may already know that in California, spouses will be entitled to get a share of your estate, no matter what you say to the contrary in most estate documents. It isn’t easy to disinherit a spouse—that is, to keep them from inheriting anything from you. But it can be done. Why Disinherit a… Read More »
Mental Capacity And Competency: What Do These Terms Mean?
When people come into law offices to draft an estate plan, one thing that an attorney must look for is whether or not the person making the estate plan is competent to do so. Competency By “competent,” we don’t mean that the person understands the nuances of the law, or any evaluation of the… Read More »
What Is Undue Influence In Estate Planning?
The great thing about proper estate planning is that it can keep you out of probate court. But you also often hear about probate fights—family fighting each other over what a deceased’s will or trust said. But how can this be? If the deceased left a will or trust that definitively said XY or… Read More »
Understanding Homestead Protections In California Probate Courts
When you pass, you may assume that your home will be left to your kids or your family, especially if they are still living in your home. But is that always the case? Can you be certain that your family will be able to keep the family home when you are gone? Could Family… Read More »