Probate Services

What is Probate

Probate is a formal legal process that gives recognition to a will and appoints the executor or personal representative who will administer the estate and distribute to the intended beneficiaries.

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When a loved one dies without a will in place, with ONLY a will in place (no revocable living trust), or with valuable assets left outside of a living trust, the estate will likely need to be administered by the California Probate Court. California probate is the legal process in which a deceased person’s estate is settled and distributed to their heirs.

Losing a loved one can be traumatic and extremely stressful. After a loved one dies, surviving family members often face difficult financial decisions. Setting up an estate plan early can save your surviving loved ones significant mental, emotional, and financial difficulty upon your passing. However, probate issues can arise even with an estate plan in place if assets are not properly transferred into a trust.

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The California probate process can be time-consuming and expensive. With over 20 years experience in Probate Law, our probate attorneys have successfully advocated on behalf of many clients in a variety of probate issues.  To learn how we can help you with your probate issue, contact us today.

Legal Probate/Estate Assistance

There are a number of tasks that probate will have to complete. A probate lawyer may assist an executor and beneficiaries with completing:

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• Assisting in payment of debts and bills

• Identifying and securing estate assets

• Obtaining appraisals for decedent's property

• Colleting proceeds from life insurance policies

• Determining if any estate or inheritance taxes are due

• Preparing and filing all documents required by a probate court

• Litigation assistance in challenges to a will

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