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Law Office of Chenyang Rickard PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND ASSETS. YOUR PRIORITY IS OUR PRIORITY, YOUR GOAL IS OUR GOAL. WE PROVIDE ESTATE AND TAX PLANNING SERVICES THAT WORK FOR YOU!

10/11/2026

If there's no will naming an executor, the probate court appoints an administrator based on California's legal priority rules.

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Some assets can pass directly to beneficiaries without ever entering probate. Chenyang (Sunny) Rickard explains how bene...
10/10/2026

Some assets can pass directly to beneficiaries without ever entering probate. Chenyang (Sunny) Rickard explains how beneficiary designations, joint ownership, and payable-on-death accounts can change what happens.

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Living together for decades does not automatically create inheritance rights in California. Chenyang (Sunny) Rickard exp...
10/09/2026

Living together for decades does not automatically create inheritance rights in California. Chenyang (Sunny) Rickard explains that an unmarried partner may receive nothing when no legal plan is in place.

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Probate costs can be based on the gross value of an estate, not what is left after debt. Chenyang (Sunny) Rickard explai...
10/08/2026

Probate costs can be based on the gross value of an estate, not what is left after debt. Chenyang (Sunny) Rickard explains why a heavily mortgaged California home can still lead to significant fees.

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A family home can become the center of a painful dispute when no estate plan exists. One case Chenyang (Sunny) Rickard h...
10/07/2026

A family home can become the center of a painful dispute when no estate plan exists. One case Chenyang (Sunny) Rickard handled left a surviving spouse sharing ownership with children from a previous marriage.

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10/05/2026

If there's no will, the court appoints an administrator to manage the estate. California law gives priority to the surviving spouse, followed by children, parents, and siblings. In certain situations, the court may also require the administrator to post a bond to protect the estate.

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Dying without a will or trust does not mean the state automatically takes everything. Chenyang (Sunny) Rickard explains ...
10/04/2026

Dying without a will or trust does not mean the state automatically takes everything. Chenyang (Sunny) Rickard explains that California simply applies its own rules to decide who inherits.

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10/03/2026

Dying without a will doesn't mean the state takes your property. It means California's probate laws decide who inherits your assets based on a legal formula instead of your personal wishes. Creating your own estate plan gives you control over your legacy and your family's future.

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10/02/2026

Probate in California can take 12 to 18 months or even years for complex estates. Fees are based on the estate's gross value, not the amount left after mortgages or other debts, which can make probate much more expensive than many families expect.

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A surviving spouse may not automatically inherit every asset after a death. Chenyang (Sunny) Rickard explains how separa...
10/01/2026

A surviving spouse may not automatically inherit every asset after a death. Chenyang (Sunny) Rickard explains how separate property can be divided between a spouse, children, and other family members.

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7380 CLAIREMONT MESA Boulevard , SUITE 215
San Diego, CA
92111

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Tuesday 9am - 5:15pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
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