Life certainly has its difficulties. If you have recently lost a loved one, you know how difficult these losses can be. When you are dealing with the estate of a loved one, it is important to seek the guidance of a California Probate Lawyer you can trust. The Law Offices of Andy Phong Tran is comprised of a select team of California Probate Lawyers with experience and a strong track record of success.

Often people do not understand how involved and complicated a probate matter can be. Even if your loved one had a will, there is a lengthy process involved that entails filing the will along with many different documents with the Surrogate’s Court. An executor will need to be appointed, and the assets of the estate will need to be distributed to the heirs. The court is very exacting in their requirements, and it is important to approach this process with the help of a knowledgeable California Probate Lawyer from our office to assist you.

Any of the qualified Probate Attorneys from our office that while having a will is vitally important, some individuals pass on without on. Should this be the case, the process will be similar to the above, however an administration petition will need to be filed. The court will appoint an administrator who will perform tasks similar to an estate executor. The debts of the estate will be paid, and the assets will eventually be distributed. It is very important to seek the assistance of a California Estate Litigation Attorney who can guide you through what can be a complex process. It is not uncommon for a complication to arise in these matters. A family member could take exception to how the estate is being handled and file an Estate Litigation action against the estate, for instance.