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Probate is a court process in which a judge decides who receives assets that
were owned by a person who has died. Assets can be anything of value
including property, cash, stocks, etc. Why is probate needed? Probate is
needed to collect debts owed to the deceased person, clear title to bank
accounts that were held in the name of the deceased person only, settle
disputes between people who claim they are entitled to the assets of the
deceased person, transfer title to property to the deceased person's heirs, or
resolve any disputes about the deceased person's will.
The probate process can start immediately after death. The length of the
probate process depends on factors such as whether property must be sold,
whether there are complicated tax matters with the estate, and your
experience in probate proceedings.
Probate involves many court filings that must be submitted in a timely
manner according to California Probate Law. With an understanding of the
legal principles involved which would arise during probate, our Firm could
represent you in probate hearings in the court and guide you through the
preparation and filing of the legal documents necessary to ensure an
efficient probate process.
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