Probate
Probate is a Court supervised process developed under California law for the purpose of ensuring the transfer of your assets at your death to the beneficiaries set forth in your Will and in the manner proscribed by your Will or pursuant to intestacy laws in the case where you do not leave a Will. Estates with a gross value of $184,500 or more are subject to Probate. Estates with values less than $184,500 may be administered through various procedures for small estates. Estates with values less than $184,500 may be administered through various procedures for small estates.
Paul C. Franco is highly qualified to assist you in probate law matters such as but not limited to:
- Probate Administration
- Fiduciary Accountings and Reports
- Creditor Claims
- Spousal Property Petitions
- Petitions to Determine Succession to Real Property
Probate and Trust Litigation
Unfortunately a loved one’s death can be complicated by disputes over issues dealing with inheritance, property, accountings and distributions, which may result in litigation among beneficiaries and fiduciaries. As an attorney with years of experience in this area, Paul C. Franco is qualified to handle a broad range of Probate and Trust litigation matters, including some of the following matters:
- Will contests
- Disputes over the construction of wills
- Probate and Trust accounting disputes
- Contested guardianships and conservatorships
- Spousal elective share claims
- Business succession disputes
- Creditor litigation
- Claims against executors, personal representatives, trustees and other fiduciaries
To learn how Paul C. Franco, Attorney at Law, can help you with your Probate needs and to schedule an appointment, contact us today.
