PRACTICE AREA

PROBATE

What is Probate?

Probate is the court-supervised process during which the court will decide the validity of your will, the personal representative or executor will gather your assets and distribute them according to your will (if there is no will, your assets will be distributed according to intestate succession), and your creditors will get paid. We are here to walk you through the process which can oftentimes be confusing.

Probate Process

File the petition

Ask the court to open probate and appoint a personal representative.

Give required notice

Provide required notices and arrange publication before the hearing.

Attend the hearing

The court considers the petition and, if approved, appoints the personal representative.

Identify and value estate assets

Gather and inventory assets subject to probate.

Address debts and taxes

Handle creditor claims, expenses and tax obligations before final distribution.

Obtain approval and distribute

Complete required court filings, obtain approval for final distribution and transfer remaining assets as ordered.

Estate Planning

The flexibility of trusts make them an appealing estate planning tool. 

Trust administration

We help trustees understand their responsibilities and carry out the steps involved in administering a trust.

Medi-Cal Planning

We help individuals and families understand Medi-Cal eligibility and plan for long-term care needs.

Book an appointment

Book a consultation  directly on Cagla Basar’s calendar by simply choosing a date and time that is most convenient for you.

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