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Some of you may wonder what the probate process is like in Los Angeles from an attorney's perspective.  

"The most important fact to know about probate is that Probate is a protective proceeding."

1.   The process insures that the court supervises the actions of an executor or administrator.  

2.  The Court overlooks the admission of wills and allows a forum for people to question authenticity of any will or codicil.  Sometimes, a will or codicil cannot be admitted, if it was the result of undue influence, fraud or lack of capacity of the decedent.   The probate process allows for relatives to voice their concerns and objections to a will or codicil via a will contest.

3.   It insures that creditors' rights are protected, via a bond.

4.   Probate provides a method of transfer of title to property of a decedent.

5.  It includes a timeline for an accounting for the executor or administrator, and a time for distribution of the assets of the estate.

How do you file probate in Los Angeles?

The process in Los Angeles begins with a Petition for Probate filed with the Central Court (Downtown). The petition requires that a notice be published in the local newspaper where the decedent resided.   The reason for the publication and notice requirements is to make sure that any relatives find out about the probate filing, have an opportunity to object, and that creditors can come forward to collect any money due them by the decedent.

Unless there is a will that waives bond, or the court at its discretion waives the bond, the Court requires that an administrator/ executor post a bond. Sometimes, administrators cannot get bonded due to bad creditor, or prior bankruptcies or other reasons.    If a bond is ordered but it it is not posted, the executor/ administrator cannot get appointed unless an alternative method is used.  Bond waivers are getting more rare in Los Angeles and require a personal appearance to request one.

The alternative to a bond is a blocked account, or appointment of another person, such as a private professional fiduciary, or a trust company as administrator.

What if you can't agree to an issue in probate?

While there are many times where there are disputes regarding actions of an executor or administrator, there are great opportunities for settlement of cases in probate via mediation.    The least expensive way of settling a probate dispute is by mediation.

Why hire us?

Mina Sirkin is a nationally recognized probate attorney and has served as a media expert to CNN, MSNBC, Inside Edition, NPR and KTLA regarding probate and estate matters.  She is Certified as a Specialist by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California, in Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Law.   Mina Sirkin is rated 10/10 on Avvo.  Sirkin Law Group's Probate Offices are located in Los Angeles, Woodland Hills, Glendale and Pasadena. Probate Attorney Los Angeles  

Call: 818.340.4479. Los Angeles Probate Lawyer

Estate & Trust Attorneys in San Fernando Valley California Probate Litigation

Estate & Trust Attorneys in San Fernando Valley California Probate Litigation

Sirkin & Sirkin, Estate & Trust Attorneys whose office is located in the San Fernando Valley advise clients regarding the California Probate Litigation procedures.   Our firm has been located in Woodland Hills, California since 1993 and is dedicated to the efficient resolution of probate and trust litigation matters.

Our Certified Specialist Attorney, Mina Sirkin, is a Los Angeles Probate Attorney, who is certified in Probate, Trust and Estate law.  We can assist you in determining the best avenue to protect your inheritance.   If you have been disinherited and seek to obtain your rights as a beneficiary or heir, we can guide you in fact finding to determine if there has been any undue influence or fraud by others.   If you need a San Fernando Valley Probate Attorney, you can count on us to provide you with superior service in this area.

When filing contested Estate & Trust matters in the San Fernando Valley, contact ourlawyers and Estate & Trust Attorneys in San Fernando Valley who are experts in California Probate Litigation. Estate & Trust Attorneys in San Fernando Valley California Probate Litigation Contact us at: 818-340-4479 or by email at [email protected]. 

 

Trust Litigation Los Angeles San Fernando Elder Law Attorneys

Trust Litigation Los Angeles San Fernando Elder Law Attorneys

Litigating Trust matters and Elder Law often mix.  Our Los Angeles trust litigation attorneys in San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles offices can advise you you in the following areas:

1.  Determination of validity of a any trust or estate instrument prepared by an elderly.

2.  Obtaining trust and estate beneficiary's rights in elder law and trust litigation matters.

3.   Mediation and Litigation of disputes between beneficiaries competing for the same interest in the trust or estate.

4.  Spousal interests in life insurance, IRA and other non-probate matters.

5.  Obtaining trust documents and compelling an accounting by a trustee.

6.    Elder Law and Financial Abuse litigation involving a person over 65 years of age.

Ask our San Fernando Valley Trust Litigation Attorneys to advise you of your rights in collecting your full inheritance.   San Fernando Valley Ca Trust Litigation Lawyers, Sirkin & Sirkin can help you in litigating your trust matters.

Mina Sirkin is a Trust Litigation Attorney in our Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley, Woodland Hills Ca offices.  Our Woodland Hills / San Fernando Valley lawyers and attorneys serve all Los Angeles County probate courts.  Ms. Sirkin is a California Certified Specialist Attorney in Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Law by the State Bar of California and an expert elder law attorney.  Call us at 818-340-4479.