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What You Need to Know About AB 2016: 3 Changes to Probate Law Coming in 2025

What You Need to Know About AB 2016: 3 Changes to Probate Law Coming in 2025

One of the noteworthy pieces of legislation passed in 2024 was Assembly Bill 2016 (AB 2016), which aims to address accessibility, efficiency, and fairness within California’s probate procedures. Probate is the court process through which a deceased person’s assets are administered and distributed to beneficiaries and heirs. It can be a complex, time-consuming, and expensive process. AB 2016 seeks to…

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Common Issues That Arise in Administering a Trust That Holds Real Property: Part I

Common Issues That Arise in Administering a Trust That Holds Real Property: Part I

Real property is often the most complicated trust asset for trustees to manage. Trustees often want to do their best while also pleasing the beneficiaries, who are often their siblings or family members, and still follow the terms of the trust. This four-part series will discuss common scenarios in our trust administrations involving real estate. To begin this discussion, some…

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