On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Aug 9, 2020 | Probate
Even when the terms of a will or trust are very clear, disputes can arise between you and the other beneficiaries. Emotions already run high following the death of a loved one, and you or other family members may feel hurt by the bequest of an item to which you feel...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Jul 15, 2020 | Probate
California residents like you should have the best executor for your estate. You may think you already have the perfect person in mind. But this is one of the most important decision you will make about your end of life matters. Thus, it is important to double or...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Mar 21, 2020 | Probate
Probate is a legal process that involves transferring a deceased person’s assets to their remaining family members. The process can be confusing, costly, and time-consuming. As such, it is understandable that many people want to avoid probate if possible. There...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Jan 8, 2020 | Probate
Making plans for what happens to your belongings and investments after your death is a step that some Californians do not want to contemplate. Thinking about death is not something people look forward to tackling. Protecting your family after death is what should spur...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Dec 5, 2019 | Probate
Family dynamics play a large role in estate planning. You need to ensure your family is on the same page when it comes to your California estate. If you do not, your estate may end up in probate for quite some time while your family argues over the details. That is...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Oct 23, 2019 | Estate Planning, Probate
After the death of a loved one, some of your concerns may shift to what must be done to settle his or her affairs. For many, the prospect of going through probate in California can seem daunting and may only further add to their stresses during an already difficult...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Sep 17, 2019 | Probate
When your family member was drafting a will and asked to designate you as the executor of his or her estate, it may have seemed like an honor. Now that you are taking care of your duties according to the instructions of the will, you may be realizing that there is a...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Jun 19, 2019 | Firm News, Probate
Your will provides instructions on how your estate should be handled after you’re gone. You’ll also need to choose an executor, who is a person responsible for handling many important duties, including dispersing assets to your...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | May 6, 2019 | Firm News, Probate
If you have just lost a close friend or family member, you may be dealing with many emotions. In addition to grieving the loss, you may be faced with distribution of your loved one’s estate, including any property, possessions and assets he or she had. You may...
On behalf of The Law Offices of William S. Dunlevy | Apr 24, 2019 | Firm News, Probate
As the initial sadness that often accompanies the death of a loved one begins to abate, new concerns may rise up amongst you and others impacted by their loss. One of them may be the distribution of their estate. Such concerns can easily be resolved provided that your...
