Fullerton Will Dispute Lawyers
If you have lost a loved one and need assistance going through the probate process, the attorneys at the law firm of Patterson, Hanna & Associates can help. We understand that the loss of a loved one is an emotional time, a time that you should be spending with your family. Our goal is to help you move through probate court with as little stress as possible.
Since 1985, we have provided hands-on representation to families following the death of a loved one. We want you to know that we will be there for you at all times. If a question or concern comes up along the way, you can count on our lawyers to be there to respond. We'll help you through this.
The Probate Process
Probate is the court-supervised process designed to transfer property from the person who died to a beneficiary. The court will appoint a representative, an administrator or an executor to pay off debts, notify creditors and distribute assets to beneficiaries who were either nominated in the person's will or under the laws of intestate succession. Probate provides a very orderly and fair process for the transferring of wealth.
Not All Estates Subject to Probate
Estates with the following qualifications are not subject to probate:
- Estates that are worth less than $100,000
- Property passing between spouses
- Joint tenancy accounts or jointly held property with rights of survivorship passed to the survivor
- Life insurance proceeds passed to the beneficiary
- Retirement benefits passed to a beneficiary
- Property in a trust that is passed to a beneficiary
Find out more about these related topics:
- Probate and trust litigation
- Will contests and trust litigation
- Trust administration
- Accountings and estate distribution
Start With a Free Consultation
To schedule a consultation about estate administration with our California law firm in Orange County, call us at 714-888-4834 or send us an e-mail.
