California Estate Planning & Probate Guide

Welcome to our California Estate Planning & Probate Guide. Below are answers to common questions about trusts, probate, guardianships, and estate planning.

ESTATE PLANNING

• Estate Planning Attorney in San Jose
• Do I Need a Trust or a Will in California?
• Estate Planning for Blended Families
• What Happens to a Mortgage in a Trust?
• How Can I Provide for My Spouse While Protecting My Children’s Inheritance?

PROBATE

• How Probate Works in California
• How Much Does Probate Cost in California?
• What Assets Avoid Probate in California?
• What Happens If Someone Dies Without a Will in California?
• Heggstad Petitions Explained: Fixing Trust Funding Problems in California

TRUST ADMINISTRATION

• Trust Administration After Death
• What Are a Trustee’s Duties in California?
• What Happens If a Trustee Refuses to Act?

GUARDIANSHIP

• What Happens If Parents Die Without Naming a Guardian?
• How Do I Become Guardian of a Minor Child in California?