About the Author
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Doug Luftman, @DougLuftman
Legal Expert
Doug Luftman is a seasoned Silicon Valley legal executive with over 25 years of experience. He has held senior leadership positions at companies including DocuSign, NetApp, Intel, Palm, and several technology startups, where he played a pivotal role in driving the development of cutting-edge products and scaling businesses for sustained growth. Doug has testified before government bodies worldwide, shaping critical policies on technology and innovation. He is a frequent writer and speaker at prestigious academic institutions and industry forums. Doug holds a Juris Doctor from George Washington University Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from UCLA.
Articles from this author
![Woman enjoying horse riding hobby after learning who can petition for probate of Will in California.](http://images.ctfassets.net/hs31rjjuxuuc/5NydlfgBqcpktO4TuA0DtX/120d9acd3f210d7523fa187ca1a4b3e3/petition-for-probate-of-will.jpg)
Probate — 4 min read
Who Can Petition for Probate of Will in California? What You Need to Know
![Woman talking on the phone about how to check if a Will has been probated.](http://images.ctfassets.net/hs31rjjuxuuc/5GCyJRPxMiX2vjQ4iSuxoY/34fc750e356268ac79b7693a5a8769ac/how-to-find-out-if-a-will-has-been-probated.jpg)
Probate — 4 min read
How to Check If a Will Has Been Probated: A Guide
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Probate — 6 min read
Your First Probate Hearing: What to Expect & How to Prepare
![Woman on computer looking up the six different types of probate bonds.](http://images.ctfassets.net/hs31rjjuxuuc/6TFXfA294BjeFHO81mVmFP/c98e078395a155d6de7c3e5d77897ec6/types-of-probate-bonds.jpeg)
Estate Planning — 5 min read
A Guide to the 6 Types of Probate Bonds
![Man taking notes about who pays for a probate bond.](http://images.ctfassets.net/hs31rjjuxuuc/3YTenUmpn1Epb3Uso7YIRB/492947cb65f148fbcfc7acc021ee2a79/who-pays-for-a-probate-bond.jpg)
Estate Planning — 3 min read
Probate Bond Costs & Calculations - What You Need to Know
![Two men discussing how long it takes to get a probate bond.](http://images.ctfassets.net/hs31rjjuxuuc/5sbIgPAcHpnLF2EwjcOVEJ/3a0b727d040bb305c13fe020705950c3/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-probate-bond.jpg)
Estate Planning — 3 min read
What You Need to Know About Getting a Probate Bond
![Woman's hands typing on computer to research probate vs non probate assets.](http://images.ctfassets.net/hs31rjjuxuuc/51y5KCaI9rV9hZpvci7sUA/9d46ad9aeacdeab6293a93abce512486/probate-vs-non-probate.jpg)
Estate Planning — 4 min read
Probate vs Non Probate– what's the difference?
![Mom and daughter looking at polaroid picture.](http://images.ctfassets.net/hs31rjjuxuuc/4f67vYLGg6MZbTYRkXqJ3H/eded3025a8b1ddec903ee0cc0dbab2ad/types-of-non-probate-assets.jpg)
Estate Planning — 4 min read
What Are the Different Types of Non Probate Assets?
![Woman playing with daughter after learning how to avoid probate in Florida.](http://images.ctfassets.net/hs31rjjuxuuc/7DoM0ww16JQY0LitbD8Wd8/0afaa889476805b20962efce0bc44aa8/how-to-avoid-ancillary-probate-in-florida.jpg)
Probate — 5 min read
How to Avoid Ancillary Probate in Florida