Commentary on “Robin Williams’ Estate Plan Spares His Heirs a Lot of Drama”
California has very specific probate laws and having a will alone is not sufficient to avoid the costly process of probate, not just financially but emotionally as well. When you have a tragic and surprising loss like here with Robin Williams, having proper estate planning can make an awful situation resolve quicker and easier. Without proper planning or funding of your trust, you leave your beneficiaries with a challenging fight in front of them that would not otherwise exist.
