Estate Planning & Probate Resources
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DO I NEED ESTATE PLANNING?
What is estate planning? What is involved, and who needs it?
What taxes will apply to an inheritance?
Does it matter how I hold title to the property?
DO I NEED A WILL?
What is a will, and who needs one?
Can I change or revoke my will?
How are the provisions of a will carried out?
PETITION TO DETERMINE INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF A TRUST
What remedies do beneficiaries have if a trustee is not properly carrying out his responsibilities under a trust?
What are valid subjects for a probate petition concerning a trust?
WILLS
What are the requirements for a legal will in the state of California?
How does the will have to be executed - how many witnesses are required, and who can they be?
What happens if a will doesn't meet the statutory requirements?
DO I NEED A LIVING TRUST?
What is a living trust?
What can a living trust do for me?
Will a living trust affect my taxes?