by LM2 | Dec 9, 2025 | Estates, Executor, Probate |
The holiday season often brings families together in celebration, but it can also be a time when we unexpectedly lose those we love. Research shows that more people pass away between Christmas and New Year’s than during any other time of year. If you’re...
by LM2 | Nov 24, 2025 | Probate |
When a loved one passes away, grief and practical responsibilities often collide. Among the many difficult tasks that follow is determining which bills must continue to be paid and which can be stopped. Understanding your obligations can help you avoid unnecessary...
by LM2 | Oct 8, 2025 | Probate |
After losing a loved one, families often face immediate financial pressures that make selling the deceased person’s home feel urgent. Whether it’s covering final expenses, paying off debts, or simply maintaining an empty house, the desire to list the...
by LM2 | Aug 28, 2025 | Probate |
When a loved one passes away, the funeral home usually orders a small stack of certified death certificates. Families often wonder, “How many copies do we really need, and what are they for?” Below is a plain‑language look at the most common situations where an...
by LM2 | May 8, 2025 | Executor, Probate |
Life rarely follows the path we expect. When we create our estate plans, we naturally assume we’ll outlive our beneficiaries. The thought that our children, grandchildren, siblings, or other loved ones might precede us in death is almost unthinkable. Yet as a...
by LM2 | Dec 5, 2024 | Probate |
As an estate administration lawyer in LA County, I occasionally receive calls from families who need to “reopen” a probate case that was previously closed. While it may sound unusual, reopening probate happens more often than you might think, and...
