Probate Videos

What is the probate process?

Probate is a court process where the judge sits essentially in a role as referee to make sure that the …

Do you need a probate case if the decedent did not own property when he or she passed away?

The answer in most cases is no. The purpose of probate is to make sure that property gets to the …

Is probate expensive in California?

And the short answer is yes, it is expensive in most cases relative to doing other types of estate planning …

What happens after a probate case is done in California?

One question I receive is what happens aftera probate case is done in California? Well, to get to the point …

Can you sell a house that is in probate?

And the answer is yes. But you need to get the court’s approval in most cases before you do so …

Can you contest a will after the probate case is done?

One question that I receive is can you contest a will after the probate case is done? And the short …

What does it mean when a house is in probate?

Well, if a house is in probate, what that means is that it is one of the assets that was …

How does probate work if there is no will?

Now, probate if there is a will and probate if there is not a will are very similar to each …