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California Probate Attorneys

Probate

We understand that the probate process can be overwhelming and confusing, especially in California!

Our state is a wonderful place to live and a very complicated place to pass away. That's why we're here to hold your hand. Our team of experienced attorneys and paralegals will guide you through the probate process and ensure that your loved one's assets are distributed according to their wishes and the law. Probate is a court and administration process that can take quite a while to complete. When choosing a law firm to help, it is not only  imperative that they have expertise, but that the experience is as pleasant as possible. In other words, choose a law firm you like, you will be spending a lot of time with them!

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“Death is not the end. There remains the litigation over the estate.” – Ambrose Bierce. 

Probate Calculator

The calculator below shows an estimation of the fees and commissions your loved ones may incurr if your estate were to enter probate. Enter the total value of your estate to see the breakdown of the potential costs.

Enter The Total Value Of The Estate

*Estate value must be between $184,500 and $25,000,000

**Fees for estates larger than $25,000,000 are determined by the court

Total Fees

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Fee Breakdown

CALCULATION
4% of the first $100,000
3% of the next $100,000
2% of the next $800,000
1% of the next $9,000,000
.5% of the next $15,000,000
VALUE AMT
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Probate 

01.

Full Probate Administration

  • Petition for Probate

  • Publication

  • Notice to Heirs and Creditors

  • Inventory and Appraisal

  • Debts and Expenses

  • Sale of Estate Property

  • Distribution of Assets

  • Final Accounting

  • Petition for Final Distribution

  • Court Approval

  • Closing the Estate

  • Probate Fees

03.

Spousal Petitions

  • Qualification

  • Community Property

  • Filing the Petition

  • Probate Code Sections

  • Legal Documentation

  • Inventory of Assets

  • Value Assessment

  • Debts and Expenses

  • Notice to Heirs and Beneficiaries

  • Court Hearing

  • Approval and Distribution

  • Legal Representation

  • Consent of Other Heirs

  • Spousal Property Petition Limitations

  • Court Fees

02.

Small Estate Affidavits

  • Confirm Eligibility

  • Confirm Thresholds

  • Affidavit Preparation

  • Complete the Affidavit, Providing Accurate & Detailed Information

  • Legal Documentation

  • Notarization

  • Waiting Period

  • Distribution of Assets

04.

Heggstad Petitions

  • Qualification

  • Preparation and Filing of the Petition

  • California Probate Code Section

  • Legal Documentation

  • Identification of Assets

  • Value Assessment

  • Notice to Beneficiaries

  • Court Hearing

  • Approval and Inclusion

  • Legal Representation

  • Consent of Beneficiaries

  • Heggstad Petition Limitation

  • Court Fees

  • Timeline

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