Category Archives: Probate

A Trust May Be The Best Option for Avoiding Probate

Ambrose Bierce once observed, “Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate.” Dark as his comment was, it is true. Ideally, when someone dies, estate attorneys process the paperwork and material concerns associated with the estate flawlessly. This allows the family to grieve and remember their loved one in peace. In […]

The California Probate Law Process

With probate court, the rules and processes differ depending on the residency state of the deceased. It’s important to understand the state-specific rules, which is why you need an experienced legal advisor. Skvarna Law Firm operates within California and understands the nuances between the different states. This post discusses probate law specific to probate law.

Probate Disasters: Celebrity Lessons

With wealth accumulated by the rich and famous, most of us would assume that celebrities wisely take steps to protect their estates. Think again. Some of the world’s richest and most influential people have passed away without a will or a trust. Others made serious mistakes that tied up their fortunes for years. For example, […]

Scary Estate Stories

Don’t fail your family the way these 4 celebrities failed theirs With haunted houses, horror films and talk of zombies, October is a great month to review a few scary estate stories. Instead of failing to properly plan for your family, learn from these cautionary tales. Make sure your family doesn’t experience the fate of […]