Executor

Why Do Wills Need to Have Two Witnesses?

I am often asked by probate clients and estate planning clients why two individuals have to watch the signing of a will. I have had clients ask me if a notary acknowledgement alone is sufficient. The answer is that wills executed in California must follow strict guidelines. A notarization alone will not make a will [...]

By |2020-06-16T20:17:33-07:00February 27th, 2017|Estate Planning, Probate|0 Comments

What Does an Executor Do in Probate?

What does an executor do? I get this question a lot from people who are curious about what an executor of an estate does especially if the decedent's estate will need to be probated. An executor is a person nominated in someone's will who is in charge of finalizing or finishing out the decedent’s business [...]

By |2020-06-16T20:17:36-07:00December 13th, 2015|Estate Planning, Probate|0 Comments