You probably already know that having an estate plan is vital to protect your family after you are gone. However, you might not know all the documents required to make up a valid and legally binding plan. According to AARP, there are five essential documents all...
An elderly relative may express an intent to leave his or her assets and property to a specific individual. As noted on the Judicial Council of California website, without a signed will the estate passes on to the deceased's lawful heirs instead. The probate court may...
A holographic will is a last will and testament that is written in the testator's own handwriting. A will bearing the testator's handwriting in the blank spaces of a pre-printed form is also a holographic will. This kind of document is valid in California, and the...
