After a loved one dies, the estate goes through a process called probate. The probate process can seem mysterious, and many of its steps occur behind the scenes, so the heirs and beneficiaries may receive little information about what is going on. In many cases, the...
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Typical practices for compensating executors
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Jun 28, 2021 | Probate And Estate Administration
Executing a will can be a challenging and time-consuming job. Often, the most responsible or skilled person in a person’s circle is the individual’s first choice to execute his or her estate. As such, it makes sense to compensate the person for the time, skill,...
Preparing for an executorship
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Mar 22, 2021 | Probate And Estate Administration
Many people will serve as executors at some point in their lives, designated to carry out the will of someone who has passed away. While many people agree to this responsibility, some may have limited ideas of what it entails or how to prepare. Here are some tips for...
Prince’s estate still going through probate
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Feb 9, 2021 | Probate And Estate Administration
When a person in California dies without a will or an estate plan, it can cause a world of problems for the people left behind. The estate will typically go through a long and expensive probate process as courts work to determine how any assets or liabilities should...
Late actor Chadwick Boseman’s estate center of probate case
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Oct 26, 2020 | Probate And Estate Administration
People often assume that only wealthy people need to have a will. Not only is that untrue, but also, people of all income brackets sometimes neglect to create an estate plan that outlines how their assets should be distributed. Reports recently hit the news that the...
Possible claims for Bobbi Kristina Brown’s trust money
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Aug 7, 2015 | Probate And Estate Administration
Singer Whitney Houston's only child, Bobbi Kristina Brown, recently died, after inheriting only a fraction of her late mother's fortune. The 22-year-old woman had access to 10 percent of her estimated $20 million inheritance, which was placed in a trust. Bobbi...
What should you know about probate?
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Jul 15, 2015 | Probate And Estate Administration
Probate can be an extended process, and it is important to know key facts about it. Here are the answers to some questions.What is probate? Probate is the name for dealing with key transactions. These include transferring property from the estate of a person who died...
The difficulties of estate administration
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Jun 12, 2015 | Probate And Estate Administration
On one hand, estate administration sounds simple, as the will just needs to be followed so that everything is split up according to the desires of the deceased. However, the reality is that this process can be very difficult, especially when the two sides do not agree...
Administration is part of estate planning
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | May 15, 2015 | Probate And Estate Administration
Being an administrator of an estate that is in probate can be taxing. It can mean a commitment of six months or several years. Having an attorney to assist while you are going through this can be a huge help. The legal representative will mean that you won't waste...
Using probate referees in California
On Behalf of Law Office of Barbara J. Dibble | Apr 21, 2015 | Probate And Estate Administration
Estate representatives in California may want to learn about the availability of using probate referees during the administration of estates. Unique to the state, the probate referee system provides licensed professionals who are able to appraise property and assets...
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