California Probate and Trust Administration Lawyer
Where estate planning is concerned with asset preservation planning for the future, probate and estate administration deal with the distribution of those assets and administration of trusts after the estate's owner has passed away. Experienced assistance by a competent attorney is critical for ensuring proper procedures are followed and problems are carefully addressed.
David J. Benoun & Jack Benoun, Attorneys at Law in Fremont, California, provide skilled and dependable advice and representation to help our clients efficiently resolve their probate and trust concerns. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation.
Probate and Estate Administration
The probate process involves collecting the assets of the estate after a loved one dies, settling and outstanding debts with creditors, paying estate taxes, and distributing the property and financial assets to the appropriate beneficiaries. Our lawyers, David J. Benoun and Jack Benoun offer caring, compassionate probate representation, paying close attention to each client's specific needs during these difficult times.
Whether a decedent had a will or no will, the estate must go through probate for any assets or property to be distributed. (By contrast, a trust can avoid the need to go through this process). Unfortunately, going through probate can take months or years, and can be very complicated. Various petitions must be filed, notice must be placed in legal newspapers, a regular accounting must be made.
We can explain what needs to be done and why. We can guide you through the process and relieve your confusion. Our work is professional, accurate, and effective.
Trust Administration
Administering a trust can be a complex area of law requiring special knowledge and skills. In addition to helping clients establish a trust we also assist with trusts asset administration involving:
- Document interpretation
- Helping trustees understand their duties
- Transfer of assets or real property
- Accounting, income tax and other reporting
- Dissolving final trusts
We also handle litigation involving will contests and challenges to trusts by other family members, creditors and others.
Call Our Probate Litigation and Trust Administration Firm Today
Whether you are seeking assistance in planning for the future or effective guidance through the probate process, our Fremont estate planning and probate lawyers have the necessary knowledge and experience. Please contact us to discuss your probate and estate planning needs.
We are located in the U.S. Bank Building — on Paseo Padre Parkway between Kaiser Hospital and Stevenson Boulevard — across the street from the Fremont Courthouse.
