by Jack Klosek | Apr 21, 2021 | Wills
If a parent should die intestate (without a will), the children might not know what to do about the parent’s assets. Fortunately, if you live in California, clear intestate succession laws exist that direct how to share a deceased parent’s property even... 
by Jack Klosek | Apr 21, 2021 | Wills
You may choose to change the executor of your will because the original executor died or, perhaps, rejected the responsibility. You can also change a will’s executor if you believe someone else will do a better job. If you don’t know how to change the executor of your... 
by Jack Klosek | Apr 21, 2021 | Wills
The probate process involves settling a deceased person’s estate under the supervision of the court. The process can take a long time and strain people who are already coping with the death of a loved one. Do you have to go through probate? Not if you live in... 
by Jack Klosek | Apr 21, 2021 | Probate
“How long does probate take?” is one of the most common questions a probate attorney at Klosek Law Offices hears. The short answer is that California’s probate process is usually complete within nine months to a year, as long as there are no complications. The... 
by Jack Klosek | Apr 21, 2021 | Probate
When someone dies owning assets subject to California probate, winding up the estate becomes more complex. Finding all the assets, locating and speaking to creditors, and ensuring all beneficiary designation is correct is a time-consuming and challenging process....