Trustee vs. Beneficiary: Differences in Roles Explained

Trustee vs. Beneficiary: Differences in Roles Explained

Trustees and beneficiaries have distinct roles during administration. When the two clash, timely legal guidance can prevent disputes from escalating.  When a trust creator (called a settlor, grantor, or trustor) dies, the successor trustee initiates trust administration to distribute trust assets... Read more »
Surviving Spouse Social Security Benefits After Death — Explained

Surviving Spouse Social Security Benefits After Death — Explained

If your spouse recently passed away, you may be wondering: Does Social Security offer survivor benefits to the surviving spouse? When can I collect Social Security survivor benefits? How much will I... Read more »
What Is an Attorney-in-Fact? Powers and Limitations Explained

What Is an Attorney-in-Fact? Powers and Limitations Explained

What Can a Power of Attorney Do — And What Can’t They Do?  Power  Does the Agent Have Authority?  Explanation  Can an attorney-in-fact sign for the principal?  ✓  If a principal becomes incapacitated, they... Read more »
The Legal Fight Between Kellie Pickler and Her In-Laws Explained by a Probate Lawyer

The Legal Fight Between Kellie Pickler and Her In-Laws Explained by a Probate Lawyer

The Kellie Pickler court battle illustrates how unresolved estate issues and personal property disputes can turn even routine probate matters into costly, drawn-out litigation. Discover how a probate attorney can help streamline... Read more »
The Legal Fight Between Kellie Pickler and Her In-Laws Explained by a Probate Lawyer

The Legal Fight Between Kellie Pickler and Her In-Laws Explained by a Probate Lawyer

The Kellie Pickler court battle illustrates how unresolved estate issues and personal property disputes can turn even routine probate matters into costly, drawn-out litigation. Discover how a probate attorney can help streamline... Read more »
The Mystery Will of Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh Explained

The Mystery Will of Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh Explained

A will that appears out of thin air demands scrutiny. Discover how a probate attorney can help assess the validity of a will.  When Anthony Hsieh passed away on November 27, 2020,... Read more »
The Mystery Will of Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh Explained

The Mystery Will of Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh Explained

A will that appears out of thin air demands scrutiny. Discover how a probate attorney can help assess the validity of a will.  When Anthony Hsieh passed away on November 27, 2020,... Read more »
Estate of Williams Explained: What California Omitted Children Must Prove to Inherit Under the “Sole Reason” Rule

Estate of Williams Explained: What California Omitted Children Must Prove to Inherit Under the “Sole Reason” Rule

In Estate of Benjamin C. Williams (2024) 104 Cal.App.5th 374, the court reaffirmed the strict evidentiary burden placed on California omitted children seeking a share of a decedent’s estate under California Probate... Read more »
Priscilla Presley 2024 Lawsuit: Elder Abuse Claims Explained

Priscilla Presley 2024 Lawsuit: Elder Abuse Claims Explained

Priscilla Presley is alive and currently resides in Los Angeles, according to Cosmopolitan. Although Priscilla Presley has always been a household name, her exposure has recently increased for a number of reasons.... Read more »
Trump’s plan to build houses on federal land, explained

Trump’s plan to build houses on federal land, explained

“We’re generations past the federal government building affordable housing because we found that the private sector does a better job at it and can leverage the investment better,” Dworkin said. “Having the... Read more »