How Long After a Person Dies Will Beneficiaries Be Notified?

How Long After a Person Dies Will Beneficiaries Be Notified?

When someone dies, interested parties must be notified and provided with copies of their estate planning documents (if any exist). Without proper notification or copies of estate planning documents, it will be... Read more »
Are Beneficiaries Entitled to a Copy of the Will?

Are Beneficiaries Entitled to a Copy of the Will?

It depends. Although an executor must always prioritize the beneficiaries’ best interests, their primary responsibility is to administer the deceased person’s estate according to the terms of their will. In other words,... Read more »
How Long Do You Have to Contest a Trust?

How Long Do You Have to Contest a Trust?

If you are planning to contest a decedent’s trust, there is a lot you will need to consider.  For one, you will need to verify you have legal standing to contest the... Read more »
How Long Does It Take to Get an Inheritance?

How Long Does It Take to Get an Inheritance?

How long does it take to get inheritance money? This often is the burning question on the minds of beneficiaries after learning a decedent left them an inheritance. Although timelines can vary,... Read more »
When Does an Inheritance Become Marital Property?

When Does an Inheritance Become Marital Property?

This was the important question the California Supreme Court ruled on in the case In re Brace. It affirmed that community property laws take precedence in actions between spouses during their lifetimes;... Read more »
How Long After Someone Dies Is the Will Read?

How Long After Someone Dies Is the Will Read?

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What Happens if an Executor Spends All the Money?

What Happens if an Executor Spends All the Money?

Yes, even if you are both the executor and the sole beneficiary of an estate, probate is still required in most cases. Although many people associate probate solely with distributing estate assets,... Read more »
Can an Executor Change a Will After Death?

Can an Executor Change a Will After Death?

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Keystone Recognized as a 2025 Great Place to Work

Keystone Recognized as a 2025 Great Place to Work

For the fourth consecutive year, Keystone Law Group has proudly earned the Great Place to Work certification – an honor that reflects the firm’s unwavering commitment to fostering a positive and supportive workplace... Read more »
Lindsey Munyer and Verlan Kwan Named as 2025 Women of Influence: Attorneys

Lindsey Munyer and Verlan Kwan Named as 2025 Women of Influence: Attorneys

Keystone Law Group is thrilled to announce that Partners Lindsey Munyer and Verlan Kwan have been recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s prestigious 2025 Women of Influence: Attorneys list. This annual... Read more »