Probate
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Probate is the legal process that regulates the transfer of assets to heirs & beneficiaries after a person passes away.
In California, Trusts will avoid Probate, however Probate can occur if a person has a Will.
Our Attorneys handle all aspects of the Probate proceeding. Legal fees are paid by the estate at the conclusion of the Probate.
We have a network of professional contacts that can help heirs or beneficiaries with issues such as the sale of the real estate or financial issues (loans to cover expenses during the proceedings).
If the deceased was a resident of Los Angeles County, Glendale CA or Orange, Ventura, Riverside or San Bernardino Counties at the time of death and had assets, we can help.
An “heir” is a person who is entitled to assets
A “beneficiary” is a person who is named in a Will to receive the assets
An “executor” is a person who is named in the Will to be in charge of the Probate process
An “administrator of estate” is a person who petitions the Probate court to be in charge of the process