by Snyder Law PC | Dec 16, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate, Snyder Blog
One day William’s daughter read in an article that a will was not the best way to leave property to heirs. Wills often involve long and expensive probate court proceedings and there are other, more-efficient ways to pass on savings to a family such as trusts. But...
by Snyder Law | Sep 18, 2020 | Probate, Snyder Blog
Probate in Orange County is a process in which a court decides whether a will is valid or not. It’s also legally required in most cases for the management and distribution of a decedent’s assets with or without a will. This definition suggests that if you are skipping...
by Snyder Law | Aug 17, 2020 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
“What’s the worst that can happen if I get sick or pass away without an estate plan in place?” This is a common question our Irvine will lawyers receive, especially from those in close-knit families who believe that their kids (or other loved ones) will...
by Snyder Law | May 26, 2020 | Probate, Snyder Blog
If you’ve ever lost a loved one here in Orange County, chances are you’ve had a few run-ins with the probate court. Here are the simple steps to avoid probate in Orange County. The goal of the probate process is to help the family of the deceased administer their...
by Snyder Law | Mar 11, 2020 | Estate Planning, Probate, Snyder Blog
While most people have heard of a basic Last Will and Testament, they may not know what a Pour Over Will is and how it works with a Living Trust. As an Orange County will lawyer, I’d like to explain this estate planning tool. Essentially, a Pour-Over Will is used in...
by Snyder Law | Feb 3, 2020 | Estate Planning, Snyder Blog
A trustee is legally required to administer a trust solely in the interests of the beneficiaries. So, what can you do as the beneficiary if you feel the trustee has breached his or her fiduciary duty? As an Irvine estate attorney, I would like to share some remedies...
by Snyder Law | Oct 17, 2019 | Probate, Snyder Blog
Whenever the time comes for an estate to be settled, many beneficiaries find themselves wondering how long the process is going to take. Orange County probate attorneys often tell clients that settling an estate through probate can take anywhere from eighteen months...
by Snyder Law | Sep 12, 2019 | Estate Planning, Probate, Snyder Blog
Strategies to Help Your Family Avoid Orange County Probate Court After You Pass Away Even those who don’t fully understand the probate process are pretty clear about the fact that they want to avoid it. As an Orange County probate lawyer, I see so many cases where...
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