How We Can Guide You Through The Probate Process
Generally, probate is needed when someone dies with no estate planning documents, or when there is a will, but no trust in place. Probate is a court process for settling an estate, and it can be quite daunting. However, you do not need to feel intimidated when you have a skilled probate attorney on your side.
The attorneys at our Palo Alto law firm, Radiant Probate & Estate Law, can guide executors (named in a will to administer an estate) and administrators (administering an estate when there is no will) through the process of settling the estate of the decedent (deceased person) in California, including probate matters handled throughout Santa Clara County. Our lawyers are thorough and focused on details in probate, helping you with tasks that may include filing court petitions and other required documents, selling real estate, dealing with taxes, required notifications to government agencies, and distributing assets.
Understanding The Key Elements Of Probate
Because our practice focuses exclusively on estate planning, Radiant Probate & Estate Law knows how to guide clients through the probate process, which includes these key steps: Of course, it’s better to avoid probate by creating a living trust, but in cases where that did not happen, our attorneys can help you understand what the probate process entails and what to expect.
Validation of the will
The appointment of an executor of administrator by the court
Organizing and appraising the estate assets
Notifying creditors, as required by law
Paying any outstanding bills or taxes owed by the estate
Settling disagreements and disputes among beneficiaries
Distributing the estate to the beneficiaries
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