Probate and Trust Help

Starting an estate plan can be overwhelming, and you probably have many questions. But you are not alone. Below are eight of the most common questions individuals have about last wills and testaments 1. Aren’t Wills Only for Wealthy People? This is a common myth. Last wills and testaments (also known simply as wills) are not […]

According to Wealth Consul, over a third of Americans have experienced or witnessed familial conflict when someone dies without an estate plan. While most people believe having an estate plan is important, only a third have a plan in place, per Caring.com’s 2023 Wills Survey.  While most adults in the United States think all they need

The simple answer is “yes”, a tax identification number or EIN (employer identification number) is necessary when acting as an Inland Empire & High Desert executor, administrator or trustee. How is a Tax Identification Number different than a Social Security Number? During the decedent’s life, the trust is typically revocable and taxes are paid by

If the Inland Empire or High Desert house you inherited is held in a trust, you will need to work with the trustee to sell it. For the most part, selling a house held in a trust is not much different from selling a house that you own outright. The sale of an inherited house

The simple answer to this question is yes, an Inland Empire or High Desert house can be sold while in probate. Real estate is typically the largest asset within the estate and experience shows that most Executors and Administrators choose to sell the house during the probate period. Since a California probate on average lasts