Estate Planning & Probate Resources

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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?

What is a will, and who needs one?

Can I change or revoke my will?

How are the provisions of a will carried out?

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?

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?

What is a living trust?

What can a living trust do for me?

Will a living trust affect my taxes?