Depending on the nature of any given asset, there are ways to avoid probate. Probate is the process of managing and distributing someone’s assets after they have died. For someone who dies with a will ...

The Law Offices of Eric A. Rudolph Announce New Strategy Guide on "How to Avoid Probate in California" ...

I have heard conflicting information about trusts vs. wills regarding probate. If you only have a will, does it have to go through probate in California? If so, how long does that process take and how ...

Owen Rassman Achieves Super Lawyers Recognition for Excellence in Estate Planning and Probate in San Diego, California Carlsbad, United States – December 6, 2025 / Opelon LLP- a Trust, Estate & ...

Navigating Probate for Carlsbad Families with Compassionate Guidance from Opelon LLP Carlsbad, United States – November 27, ...

Probate in California is costly, time-consuming and public. As a result, living trusts are an increasingly popular tool to avoid probate and maintain privacy. However, following the death of a trustor ...

At some point, you may decide to hire a Bay Area estate planning attorney to outline wills, trusts and other legal documents that secure your family’s assets and ensure your last wishes are carried ...

The probate process gets a bad reputation, but it’s the reality many families will face, and it’s a process that can function well for some small estates. [Read: How to Prepare to Be an Executor of an ...

Managing and securing your estate is one of the most important steps in personal finance. An estate plan ensures your assets get distributed according to your wishes. In addition to mitigating ...

Question: As seniors, we have twice been approached by salesmen for trust lawyers. The crux of their pitch is that if we put our property in a closed trust with our children, the property would not be ...

Dear Liz: Is there a minimum amount of assets required before a revocable living trust is advisable? I am retired but my wife is still working. If we do not include our 401(k) plans, our total liquid ...

Emotions run high in probate disputes. An objective appellate eye can help guide clients toward the right solution—whether they recommend an appeal or not. The first question most clients ask when ...