Depending on the nature of any given asset, there are ways to avoid probate. Probate is the process of managing and distributing someone’s assets after they have died. For someone who dies with a will ...

I have heard conflicting information about trusts vs. wills regarding probate. If you only have a will, does it have to go through probate in California? If so, how long does that process take and how ...

At some point, you may decide to hire a Bay Area estate planning attorney to outline wills, trusts and other legal documents that secure your family’s assets and ensure your last wishes are carried ...

Probate in California is costly, time-consuming and public. As a result, living trusts are an increasingly popular tool to avoid probate and maintain privacy. However, following the death of a trustor ...

Navigating Probate for Carlsbad Families with Compassionate Guidance from Opelon LLP Carlsbad, United States – November 27, 2025 / Opelon LLP- a Trust, Estate & Probate Law Firm / Opelon LLP, a ...

Owen Rassman Achieves Super Lawyers Recognition for Excellence in Estate Planning and Probate in San Diego, California Carlsbad, United States – December 6, 2025 / Opelon LLP- a Trust, Estate & ...

Dear Liz: Is there a minimum amount of assets required before a revocable living trust is advisable? I am retired but my wife is still working. If we do not include our 401(k) plans, our total liquid ...

Emotions run high in probate disputes. An objective appellate eye can help guide clients toward the right solution—whether they recommend an appeal or not. The first question most clients ask when ...