Christopher P. Walker2025-03-07T15:39:59+00:00January 24th, 2025|
Estates handled through probate in California are subject to intricate legal guidelines. Upon a person’s death, property, including real estate, must be administered and distributed under their will or state statute. Knowing how real estate is handled in probate in [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-10-15T09:18:53+00:00August 11th, 2024|
If you are currently asking the question, “When can I use a spousal property petition in California?” you are surely facing a difficult and emotional time in your life. The loss of a spouse affects everyone differently, but there are [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-10-15T09:18:34+00:00July 22nd, 2024|
Having a will in place in your estate plan is a critical step to securing the future of your loved ones. These legal documents allow you to inform your family members and friends of your last wishes and how you [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:43:57+00:00June 23rd, 2024|
Losing a loved one is a devastating experience. Not only will you navigate the grief of their loss, but you will need to navigate the complexities of dividing their assets as outlined in their estate plan. However, some estate settlements [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:43:57+00:00May 3rd, 2024|
When dealing with the complex and sensitive topic of estate planning, is it better to have a will or a trust in California? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer. Wills and trusts, while similar, are distinct categories of legal tools, [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:43:57+00:00April 13th, 2024|
There can be many reasons to create a trust, but you may be wondering what are the disadvantages of a trust in California? Trusts offer a way to control and protect personal assets. Taking the time to create one with [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:43:57+00:00March 17th, 2024|
Wills are standard tools for asset distribution, but trusts offer several advantages in California. When you are thinking about creating a trust, you may be wondering, "How do trusts work in California?" Orange County trust lawyers can answer all your [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:43:57+00:00August 14th, 2023|
When a loved one in California passes away, it can be an emotionally difficult time that requires patience and rest to process all that has been lost. Unfortunately, the death of an individual comes with many legal processes that must [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:43:57+00:00April 19th, 2023|
After an individual passes away, their assets and property may enter a legal process called probate. This process is court-supervised and will determine how a person’s assets will be distributed after their death. However, not all estates need to go [...]
Christopher P. Walker2024-08-08T14:43:57+00:00August 5th, 2022|
A living trust is a commonly pursued legal document that can hold your most valuable assets while you are alive and set up a plan to distribute them to your beneficiaries after you die. For many people, this has served [...]
