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Probate Law

Role of Probate Real Estate Professionals

December 31, 2023

Probate real estate professionals should not only understand and deal efficiently with the prep and sale of a probate property. They should have an equally efficient handle on the whole probate process. In that way, they provide clients with much better familiarity in something that otherwise may bewilder many. And in providing clear guidance, the role of probate real estate professionals ideally includes building confidence in a solid plan through the process and well-defined goal. As a result along the Read more

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Probate Administration Process Explained

November 29, 2023
Difference between probate and trust

Not many people have a lot of questions about the Probate Administration process, until, they may have to deal with it themselves. For one reason or another, and at that point, they may find it in their best interest to know more. In fact, they may find themselves thrust into an Executor position, or other situation dealing directly with probate property. Then, it becomes a need-to-know, in order to ensure the best possible outcome. And then, plenty of questions arise Read more

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Understanding Probate Executor Responsibilities

November 29, 2023

Note in our previous blog, we explained the Probate Administration process. And, understanding it plays an important role in understanding Probate Executor responsibilities. In fact, an Executor, as named in a decedent’s will, must be the one overseeing the estate. They must typically initiate the probate case and play a primary role throughout the process, with the court system. They must do that through closing the estate. In some of the first steps, an Executor typically opens the probate case, Read more

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Full vs Limited Authority Probate

November 20, 2023

In some cases when a person dies, the estate left behind by them receives handling through the probate process. And with such cases, the probate court comes into play. In fact, very specific legal details and protocols fall under the whole process. Of special not among these are Full Authority and Limited Authority.  As a result, this blog will focus on full vs limited authority probate, starting with Letters of Testamentary. Letters of Testamentary come from the probate court. And, Read more

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The Probate Process Explained

July 12, 2023

Put simply, probate refers to a process for handling and dispensing property of deceased persons. The process can often involve the lack of a will or key stipulations in a will. And in light of that, the probate process with probate court comes into play. The probate process explained, in effect, means the estate must go directly through legal hurdles and channels for its handling and settling. If any beneficiaries are included in the will, the probate process includes dealing Read more

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Administrator and Executor Estate Duties

July 10, 2023

An Administrator or Executor amounts to basically the same position. They are someone who is designated to carry out the terms of an estate plan, upon the death of the estate owner. The deceased names that person in their will. Or if no will exists, someone still must carry out those duties. In effect, an Administrator. And, both assignments simply become a personal representative for the proper overseeing and settling of the probate or trust process. In fact, Administrator and Read more

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27th PFAC Education Conference Sponsors

June 3, 2022

Whenever the PFAC yearly conference comes around, you won’t find the LaRoche Team inattentive. Instead, you’ll find us enthused and prepared!  That’s how seriously we take our roles as PFAC sponsors. In fact, as 27th PFAC Education Conference sponsors, we geared up well in advance. And, it had us thrilled to attend, as we are each year. It’s an event we haven’t missed for over ten years now. PFAC stands for Professional Fiduciary Association of California. And perhaps at no Read more

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Thank You PFAC Conference Attorneys and Fiduciaries

September 13, 2021

The LaRoche Team looks forward to the PFAC Conference each year. And, we always make plans to attend. In fact, we plan to be an integral part, with much visibility at the event. You know, it’s our way of touching base with our base of attorneys and fiduciaries. As a result, the 26th Annual PFAC Conference definitely included us, in presence and participation! That said, the LaRoche Team wants to thank you PFAC Conference attorneys and fiduciaries, for a great Read more

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Meet Terry and Steve LaRoche

November 7, 2019

Terry LaRoche is Broker and CEO of the LaRoche Probate & Trust Real Estate Team, with Keller Williams Realty. Although, while that title tells us something about her, it doesn’t tell the whole story. In fact, Terry has a somewhat storied background. As a result, Terry’s resume can tell us some things about her background. At the same time, it’s a background that merits more scope, if we are to better see how it melds into her current expertise and Read more

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Orange County Probate Realtors

May 30, 2019

Many people could be wondering who best to turn to in Orange County CA, for probate real estate matters. And, they may be wondering how best a matter can be handled. After all, probate property is quite a ‘unique animal’, with plenty of ‘moving parts’. In fact, that reality alone is enough to put some people on edge. As a result, they need no less than a probate expert, on hand. Although, where do you find this rare breed? How Read more

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