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California homeowners in the Inland Empire gained powerful new tools in 2025 to transfer property without the lengthy, expensive probate process. Assembly Bill 2016, which took effect April 1, 2025, raised the threshold for simplified property transfers from $184,500 to a substantial $750,000 for primary residences. This change affects thousands of Inland Empire families, where median home values often fall within this new range. The traditional probate process typically takes 12-18 months...

Creating a living trust represents a smart move for Inland Empire families who want to protect their assets and spare their loved ones from lengthy probate proceedings. However, many people unknowingly make critical errors that can undermine their entire estate plan, potentially costing their beneficiaries time, money, and unnecessary stress. These mistakes happen more often than you might think. Even well intended families who invest in professional trust creation can fall into common traps...

California probate laws underwent significant changes in 2025 that directly impact families throughout the Inland Empire. Assembly Bill 2016, which took effect on April 1, 2025, introduced the most substantial probate reforms in decades. These changes specifically address the challenges families face when dealing with estate transfers in regions where property values have made traditional probate processes financially burdensome. The Major Threshold Increase The most impactful change...