5 Things An Executor Should Do After Someone Dies 

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Your brother told you that you are named in his Will as the Executor of his estate. He did so because he trusts in your judgment on family and financial matters. Your brother has now passed away, and you’re wondering where to begin. As a California Estate Planning and Probate Firm, we put together a to-do list of what you should do within the first week of someone’s death. 

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Probates, Probate Alternatives, and Summary Probate Proceedings

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What Is Probate? Probate is defined as a legal process during the review of a will, determining its validity and authenticity. Probate is also known as the administration of the deceased will or their estate if there is no will involved.  When the asset-holder has passed away, the court is able to appoint either an…

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