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Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and ensure your wishes are honored after your passing. Yet, many Californians make critical mistakes that can lead to unnecessary stress, financial loss, and even family disputes. Below, we’ll explore the most common estate planning mistakes, their consequences, and…

When a California resident dies without a valid will (or when a will does not effectively dispose of all property), the property that is not effectively disposed of passes to the decedent’s heirs under California’s intestate succession rules. This is commonly called dying “intestate.” In practical terms, it means the legislature’s default inheritance scheme applies,…