Probate Is A Unique Process That Can Only Be Learned Through Experience

The probate process is unlike anything else you’ve experienced. There is no class in law school or anywhere else that can adequately prepare one for the probate process. Not only does a probate attorney have to understand federal and state laws, but there are also local rules and customs in each county, which is why working with a probate lawyer in Santa Clara County
can make a meaningful difference in how smoothly the process is handled. On top of that, you need to understand the roles of the various probate clerks and examiners.

On top of the court system, an Executor or Administrator has obligations to notify various taxing and state agencies of the death, notify and manage potential creditors, inventory the estate and provide that inventory to a court-appointed appraiser, and in many cases hire professionals like accountants and realtors to assist with the probate administration. And because the process is court supervised, you will be required to provide a report to the court under penalty of perjury in order to close the estate.

At Radiant Probate & Estate Law, Inc., our probate attorneys have extensive experience in a wide range of probate issues. And we have helped clients navigate court systems in many California counties, including Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and many more California counties.