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When a person passes away, their loved ones must administer their estate. Depending on whether the deceased left a will, this process can take several forms. The probate process determines the heirs' property rights, and there are important things to know about probate before you begin. Contact our dedicated estate planning attorneys at Amity Law Group for assistance with this...

Trusts are vital tools for planning your future. Initially, they were utilized by the ultra-wealthy but are now used by every socioeconomic class. A trust has many different aspects and roles. For instance, a settlor, also known as the grantor, is the person whose primary purpose is to create a trust. Similarly, someone who manages that trust is called the...

A quitclaim deed form is a legal document in which the grantor relinquishes ownership of a property in writing to the grantee. You should consult a diligent estate planning attorney before signing the form to confirm it contains all relevant information and is formatted correctly in your area. Once finished, you must file it with the county clerk's or recorder's...

A divorce is almost always an upsetting event that requires time, energy, and changes to your everyday life. There are many legal and financial challenges to overcome, but a knowledgeable estate planning attorney could make the process less stressful. Learn more today about which estate planning documents are vital to update when you are in the middle of a divorce....

Under current law, children of deceased parents are not responsible for paying the parents’ existing debt. Although debt does not disappear, a deceased parent's estate can cover the amount. However, the debt will go unpaid if the estate cannot cover the cost. A knowledgeable estate planning lawyer with Amity Law Group could answer any legal questions you have concerning debt...

The Heggstad petition is an important document related to California trusts and probate. A Heggstad petition is used when there is a real property or asset that is excluded from a deceased person’s Living Trust. This happens when the title of a real property or other asset is not legally or formally transferred to the Living Trust. A trustee or...