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We have compiled some of the most frequently asked questions and answers on probate in California. Search our FAQs to learn more about your role as an estate administrator, how to create an inventory of assets, and the best way to distribute assets to beneficiaries.

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  • Can I recover property held by a trustee, guardian, or another fiduciary?
  • Why are death certificates important?
  • What happens to bank accounts when you die in California?
  • How can I access the safe deposit box that contains my parent’s will?
  • Do household items go through probate in California?
  • How much does probate cost in California?
  • Do I need to hire the same estate planning attorney used by my loved one to help with probate?
  • Should I agree to be the administrator of a California estate?
  • What is a probate referee, and how do I get one?
  • How can I get a copy of a death certificate in California?
  • What are the different types of California probate?
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  • Experience and Expertise. Estate planning and post-death administration are all we do. Our attorneys have over 70 years of combined expertise in the field, and three of our attorneys have passed an additional Bar examination and peer review process to become State Bar Certified Specialists in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. Two of our attorneys also have Master’s Degrees in Tax Law, giving us unique insight into how estate tax and income tax will affect your family’s inheritance.
  • Customization and Attention to Detail. Before we create or update your estate plan, we get to know you, your goals, and what matters to you most. We take the time to listen to your concerns and attend to each of your unique needs and desires as if they were our own. When we complete your plan, we perform a detailed quality control process to help ensure your objectives are met. We also provide you with a personalized Owner’s Manual containing all of your important documents, and your Successor Trustee with a Manual containing helpful, plain-English checklists and easy-to-follow procedures.
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