Common Questions: What is Probate and What Goes Through Probate? When a loved one passes away in California, his or her estate often goes through a court-managed process called probate or estate administration where the assets of the deceased are managed and distributed.  California probate is not particularly onerous, and many families can avoid...

Estates planning for women have changed drastically over the past several years. Many women today have their own careers, and manage their own financial planning. 

Estate planning does not pertain only to death.  A typical younger woman nowadays should start thinking about her own estate plan as...

Our office received an interesting question the other day about credit card debt. He wanted to know if his credit card debt is automatically forgiven upon his death. A lot of people are under the impression that your credit card debt dies along with...