A death in the family is a difficult time which can bring unforeseen complications, interruption of daily life and strain on relationships. Let our law firm help you through this difficult time.

If no proper estate planning was done, a dispute over inheritance, medical debt, or unclear responsibilities of an executor can lead to California Probate Court.

The California probate court process can be overwhelming and lengthy without proper guidance from an estate and trust attorney who specializes in probate law. Outside of sending out formal notices, organizing assets, bills and real estate, multiple documents must be correctly filed with probate court to adhere to state codes.

In some cases, litigation may arise from disputes within a family after a loved one passes away. In the case of will contests, the removal or appointment of executors, and/or the distribution of the probate estate, it would be wise to hire a probate attorney to help you file a lawsuit.

Probate isn’t always necessary if you proactively create a smart estate plan. Working with one of our estate planning attorneys, you can create a legally-binding process to take care of your assets and help avoid unnecessary expenses of probate after death.

Our estate planning process considers:

• Will Planning
• Power of Attorney
• Medical Directives
• Irrevocable or Revocable Living Trust

Have a question about the California probate process or laws that protect you and your family from unnecessary discrimination? Visit our Frequently Answered Questions page for more information from our expert legal team.