https://www.williamhalaw.com/tags/probate/Recent content in probate on William Ha LawHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.williamhalaw.com/learn/probate/Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.williamhalaw.com/learn/probate/When a loved one passes away, the grief and emotional toll can be overwhelming. Navigating the legal complexities of the estate of the deceased can further exacerbate the stress during this time.https://www.williamhalaw.com/learn/probatebond/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.williamhalaw.com/learn/probatebond/California Probate Bonds Overview A probate bond is a court-required fiduciary bond that ensures estate administrators and executors carry out their duties responsibly during probate .https://www.williamhalaw.com/learn/wills/Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.williamhalaw.com/learn/wills/In estate planning, a will stands as one of the fundamental legal instruments that allow individuals to dictate the distribution of their assets and designate guardians for their minor children in the event of their passing.https://www.williamhalaw.com/learn/estate-planning-myths/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.williamhalaw.com/learn/estate-planning-myths/By now you understand the problem with probate and the tools that solve it. This last lesson clears up the myths that cost California families the most money and stress.https://www.williamhalaw.com/post/12/Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.williamhalaw.com/post/12/Creating a Trust Is Only the Beginning: Why Trust Funding Still Matters Many people, including attorneys, perpetuate the myth that once a trust is created, the entire act of estate planning is complete.https://www.williamhalaw.com/post/10/Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.williamhalaw.com/post/10/Updated November 2026. AB 2016 raised the threshold for when Californians must go through a full, formal probate. It was signed into law and took effect on April 1, 2025.https://www.williamhalaw.com/post/6/Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.williamhalaw.com/post/6/Digital Advancements and Privacy Concerns Digital access has become the norm, transforming our daily lives in ways we once only dreamed of.https://www.williamhalaw.com/post/4/Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000https://www.williamhalaw.com/post/4/When I begin discussing estate planning in a group, one question that inevitably arises is whether a Will is sufficient. Unless you’ve delved into this topic extensively or work with it regularly, the answer may not be immediately clear.https://www.williamhalaw.com/post/1/Sun, 10 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://www.williamhalaw.com/post/1/Born in Urbana, Illinois to immigrant parents from Taiwan, this internet entrepreneur was successful by most standards from his youth.