When someone creates a trust, their goal is clear: to ensure that their assets are protected, efficiently administered, and distributed according to their wishes. But what happens when an asset—most commonly real estate—is mistakenly left out of the trust? Fortunately, California law offers a solution: the Heggstad Petition. At Talbot Law Group, P.C., we specialize...Read More

When a loved one passes away, surviving spouses often face complex legal hurdles in securing assets—especially when estate planning documents are incomplete or improperly implemented. Fortunately, two powerful legal tools under California law—Heggstad Petitions and Spousal Property Petitions—can be used in tandem to ensure that the surviving spouse receives the property to which they are...Read More