An estate trustee has the huge responsibility of properly executing the last will and testament. He is legally appointed to carry out the wishes of the deceased. However, many times problems exists whenever the trustee does not act in the best interest of the estate, and it’s necessary to remove the trustee as soon as possible. This is when seeking the service of a Coachella Valley trust and estate law firm is extremely important. (more…)

Within the next couple of decades, trillions of dollars will be left to children by their parents. When you plan to leave a significant amount of money to your loved ones, it’s important to do it the right way. Here are several steps to remember if you plan to leave your children an inheritance. (more…)

When a person dies, a court holds a probate hearing to determine the validity of the deceased’s last will and testament. Beginning with this hearing, and throughout the entire executor process, the family is well advised to hire a Palm Springs probate attorney. (more…)

Our Palm Springs estate planning attorneys have experience in surveying its clients’ finances and then appropriately advising clients on the best way to separate and disperse money, property, and other assets in a manner that assures that the needs of the clients are being met. (more…)

The passing of a family member is never an easy thing to deal with. Along with the grieving and anguish for the deceased loved one comes the responsibility of settling the person’s financial obligations and other related matters. (more…)

Serving as executor to someone else is a position of trust, but it’s also a tall order. An executor is responsible for realizing another person’s last will and testament – which can be anything as simple as final resting place arrangements to parceling out property. If debts and taxes are involved, the executor might have to protect the deceased person’s assets until such time as those affairs are settled. (more…)

Not necessarily. Executors can handle most estate situations even if the situation heads to probate court. Probate is essentially a paperwork-based process and not many disputes land in front of a judge. However, depending on the estate, a Palm Springs probate attorney may be a wise adviser for the situation. (more…)

Choosing an Administrator

In the event that someone dies and they did not leave a will that precisely indicates how his/her property will be distributed, then the property is transferred under the care of an administrator. In California, the surrogate court issues letters of administration to the next of kin of the deceased. (more…)

With a wide array of resources to help every client, a reputable Palm Springs estate planning attorney will be able to draw up a complete estate plan for your situation. With a commitment to handle all cases with pristine care, there is no stone unturned to be certain of proper representation of all estate planning and probate needs. (more…)

Are you a trustee or personal representative of an estate? If so, you may need our help before extensive and run-repairable damage is done. In fact, trustees could face litigation and be held personally accountable for any damages. It is a fact that some trustees and personal representatives may violate their fiduciary duties. (more…)