It seems that every time a celebrity dies without leaving a will, there is an outcry from fans and critics. Many use the event as a cautionary tale while probate for the rich and famous drags into years and descends [...]

Estates commonly go through probate after a person’s passing. Before your loved one’s death, he or she may have discussed the idea of you acting as executor of the estate. You may at first have felt honored that your family [...]

Whether you live under the threat foreclosure, a lawsuit or garnishment from a creditor, or a constant barrage of phone calls from creditors wanting their money, you know that you need to take action soon in order to get your [...]

Wanting to get back on financial track after accumulating a significant amount of debt is commendable and achievable. Of course, before you jump into any debt relief option, it would benefit you to learn how certain avenues could help you. [...]

Sometime after getting married, you and your spouse did your due diligence and went through the estate planning process. Well, years have passed since doing that, and now the two of you are going through or just finished up the [...]

You may wake up every day with the burden of substantial debt on your shoulders. You likely keep your mind reeling trying to think of the best ways to potentially address your outstanding balances. While paying a little here and [...]

When a person passes away, it is up to loved ones and others to deal with his or her California estate and ensure that assets go where they should. This can include paying off remaining debts and dealing with [...]

California readers know there are many drawbacks and negative consequences involved with owing a significant amount of debt. From constant phone calls from creditors to the threat of losing your vehicle, falling behind on your payments can affect multiple [...]

You may never have considered yourself the best with money, but you likely also did not consider yourself irresponsible. After all, you may splurge once in a while, but you do not typically overspend often. However, you may have realized [...]

Every adult living here in California could benefit from an estate plan. No one can tell the future, and few people expect a debilitating or deadly illness or injury to happen. Under these circumstances, it would be a good idea [...]