by Ivonn Ayala | Jan 8, 2026 | Guardianship, Parenting, Attorney
If you have minor children in California, estate planning is not optional. Without proper documents, a court—not you—will decide who raises your children, who manages their inheritance, and how funds are distributed. Every California parent should have: a will with... 
by Crista Hermance | Aug 5, 2025 | Consultation, Living Will, Attorney, Usa, California, wills
Contesting a will in California is possible under certain conditions, including lack of mental capacity, undue influence, fraud, or improper execution. These disputes can be complex, stressful, and time-sensitive. Ventura families who suspect wrongdoing in a loved... 
by Crista Hermance | Jul 16, 2025 | Process, Probate
Real estate often drives probate cost and delay in California. Because statutory fees are based on the gross estate value (including your Ventura home), probate on a $500,000 estate can run about $26,000 in ordinary statutory fees—before court costs. A revocable... 
by Crista Hermance | Mar 29, 2022 | Estate Planning, court
No one wants unnecessary court involvement in their life. But without careful and proactive estate planning, chances are that some aspect of your estate will end up being decided there. Here are two of the most common ways court proceedings can make their way into the...
