A will and a living trust are both essential parts of your estate planning here in San Diego, CA. There are tools that are designed to allow you to decide what happens with your assets and protect your loved ones after your death. Both are essential, and your estate...
Lisa Frisella & Kim Neilson
What Are the Legal Grounds for Contesting a Will in California?
In California, wills are presumed valid until proven otherwise, meaning that you, as the challenger, have all the burden of proof to show that the will should not be accepted. Will disputes can be protracted and difficult, particularly if families are involved, so...
How Long Does the Probate Process Take in California?
California law does try to keep a handle on the probate process so that it doesn't take forever, but the reality is that it can still easily take quite a while if there are a lot of conflicts over the estate. A probate attorney in San Diego, CA can help you get...
What Are the Costs Associated With Probate in California?
Probate is the legal process of transferring a deceased person's assets to their heirs, if those assets don't pass automatically. Probate is something many people worry about it because it can feel overwhelming, especially with the costs involved. It's not something...
What Are the Responsibilities of an Executor During Probate?
After the owner of an estate passes away, the state goes through probate. Probate can be a somewhat expensive and difficult process in San Diego, CA, and there are many executor duties. A probate attorney can help you to set up your estate to make these duties as...
How Often Should You Update Your Estate Plan?
Estate plans are valuable and important. They protect your assets from taxes, allow you to have the final say in how your belongings and property are distributed, and, when done properly, go a long way towards protecting your loved ones during the difficult time after...
Can Probate Be Avoided If There Is a Living Trust?
Probate is a long and costly process, but one way to avoid it, at least for some of your assets, is with a living trust. A probate lawyer in San Diego, CA can give you more specifics for your unique situation. Probate in California Probate is a court process that...
How Can an Estate Planning Attorney Help Protect Your Assets?
A San Diego, CA estate planning attorney can help you with asset protection and many other important elements of making sure that your loved ones receive everything you want them to have. There are several legal tools that your lawyer can bring to bear that will keep...
What Legal Documents Should Be Included in an Estate Plan?
Creating a complete estate plan means preparing for the management of your affairs, wills and trusts during your lifetime and after death. At Frisella Neilson, APC in San Diego, CA, we help clients establish comprehensive estate plans tailored to their...
Who Can Challenge the Validity of a Will?
Disputes over the validity of a will can come from a variety of sources. That being said, California law does not allow for every dispute to carry legal weight in cases of estate litigation. Not just anyone can contest the content of a will. Only certain...
