Posts by Mario D. Vega

Sorting out which assets pass through probate in California can feel confusing, especially while your family is trying to keep daily life on track. At Vistas Law Group, we have over 300 years of combined experience in estates, trusts, and probate across California courts. Our goal here is simple: give you a clear, practical overview…

Vistas Law Group is proud to share a recent success on behalf of heirs in a complex trust litigation case. Partner Louie A. Ruiz recovered an estate in the amount over $1.7 million.  Several heirs of a vested beneficiary named in a Trust were entitled to inherit from a Trust estate. Unfortunately, the successor trustee—who…

Estate planning isn’t really about paperwork. It’s about protecting the people you care about and making sure your wishes are carried out. In California, the two most common tools for this are wills and trusts. They each serve a different role, and depending on your situation, one may work better than the other. For many,…

Heard both terms and thought they were the same thing? You are not alone. Probate lawyers and estate lawyers work in related areas, yet they step in at different times and solve very different problems. At Vistas Law Group in California, we help families plan ahead and handle matters after a loss with care that…

Grief is hard enough, then the court paperwork shows up and everyone is looking to you for answers. Families tell us the process feels unfamiliar, and timelines keep stretching while bills and questions pile up. At Vistas Law Group, our team brings more than 300 years of combined experience serving California families through probate and…

Family fights over a trust rarely start in the courtroom…they often start with small choices made in the plan. Careful drafting and clear communication cut down the chances of a blowup later, and that saves money and relationships. At Vistas Law Group, our team of knowledgeable family law professionals has seen how disputes spark and…

Who handles your trust after you is a bigger choice than most people think. At Vistas Law Group, our team brings 300+ years of combined experience in trusts, estates, and related disputes, and we have seen how the right trustee protects families and how the wrong one fuels conflict. Our goal here is simple: give…

Family trust fights get personal fast. Memories mix with money, and even small disagreements can ripple into big problems. If you are in the middle of one, you want a plain view of what happens next, not a lecture. At Vistas Law Group, our attorneys bring more than 300 years of combined experience to trust…

Trust disputes can hit hard. The rules feel confusing, and family conversations get tense in a hurry. If you are stuck between honoring a loved one’s wishes and protecting your own rights, you deserve clear guidance that keeps things steady. At Vistas Law Group, a California firm, we have handled trust and estate cases across…

Sorting out a loved one’s property after death can feel like a maze, especially when the word “probate” pops up. Many families worry that every estate must wind its way through court, yet that is not always true. At Vistas Law Group, we guide clients across California through probate, estate planning, and trust matters every…