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“Failing to plan is planning to FAIL.” - Alan Lakien
Probate & How To Avoid It
“LA LAW Probate Attorneys are dedicated to helping everyone pre-plan their estates to avoid the expensive, time consuming, and legal hassle of the probate process. LA LAW Probate Lawyers are prepared to help you with establishing a Probate if it is too late to establish the legal documents to avoid it!”
LA LAW’s Estate Planning/Probate Attorneys do not wish to see anyone have to be involved the establishment of a court monitored Probate, but do have the experience to help you with this process to protect a loved one, if it is too late to take steps to avoid it.
If it is too late to avoid Probate, the LA LAW Probate Attorneys are prepared to handle all aspects of Probate Administration for our clients. Probate is the legal process by which legal title of assets is transferred by the Probate Court. Our attorneys are experienced in creating the required documents to help you avoid the time, expense and legal hassle of the probate process, or if necessary, help your family go through the probate process.
“Probate” is a nasty word to many people. There are many good reasons to avoid probate, the process is time consuming and public. An Inventory of all the decedent’s assets is filed in the Court, and the Will becomes a public document that can be accessed by anyone ambitious enough to look up the Court file which is easily obtained at the Courthouse. The personal representative will be required to account for every penny, and there will be no flexibility regarding the splitting of assets.
If you are facing a Probate situation, is important for you to ask for help from an experienced California Probate Lawyer that has successfully dealt with the Probate courts and know all of the complicated procedures, timing and legal documents that must be filed. You need to be informed your options in deciding the best way to proceed in handling the estate.
Below are links to more detailed Probate information.
We are proud to be a part of the complete solution to your family’s crisis, not just the lawyers that create the legal documents. We understand the issues surrounding the care of aging loved ones and what it takes legally to meet your needs and goals, while giving your family the peace of mind that your loved ones are getting the best care possible in a complex and confusing situation.
Please contact our office for a free initial consultation with Joseph McHugh, a California Elder Law Attorney. Or you may wish to call our office or check our web site for the date of our next free public class or workshop to learn more about elder law and the legal ways you can stay in control of your assets and your life! (877) 537-8283.
Best Advice - Seek Experienced Legal Counsel!
If you are facing a death of a loved one or friend that does not have legal documents in order and may pass away leaving the estate to be closed by Probate, it advised to seek experienced legal counsel. The LA LAW Probate Attorneys have the knowledge to make this as easy as possible and ready to help you understand your options and then begin this process if it can not be avoided.
After a thorough review of the best strategies to expedite the Probate process and one of our Probate Attorneys will review your situation, discuss the scope of work and the statutory probate fees (court ordered set fees - see the Probate Administration link on this page for details), and upon your approval, LA LAW Center’s staff will guide you through the process of closing an estate with Probate.
Our Law Office is located in Southern California; however, our Probate Attorneys serve many clients throughout the state and love an occasional road trip to help all of our clients, their family and friends. If we can not handle, your case, we will give you a qualified referral to an attorney in your area.
We are very proud of the many personal and professional referrals we receive from happy clients and colleagues. Please contact our office today to schedule a free 30 minute consultation.
Take advantage of a free phone consultation or appointment for a free 30 minute consultation to review your individual situation and determine if you would benefit from our experience and legal services. Call us at:
Local Phone: (818) 241-4238 or
Toll Free Phone: (877) 537-8283 |
