Probate Administration

San Diego Probate Administration Lawyer

Properly conducted, the probate administration process allows a person's assets to be distributed according to the wishes of the decedent as expressed in the will or to his or her heirs at law when there is no will. Many probates proceed smoothly, but even an estate of modest proportions can give rise to legal problems. Often with the correct estate plan, probate can be avoided. But when a person dies without a will or with just a will (and no trust or other estate plan) probate may be required. At Jones & Kindelan, we handle probate cases anywhere in California and will often handle cases on behalf of out of state executors, administrators or beneficiaries. For example, when a parent dies in California or leaves real property in California, a child living out of state may be named as executor of the estate.

Jones & Kindelan is an experienced probate administration and estate planning firm. We provide timely and cost-efficient probate administration services for executors in the San Diego area, California, and across the country.

Call 858-259-8221 for a free initial telephone or e-mail consultation.

Efficient Probate Administration Services

A well-drawn will and estate plan can help avoid most or all problems that can arise. The attorneys at Jones & Kindelan have more than 50 years combined experience in will, trust, and estate matters. We can help you develop an estate plan that minimizes both taxation and the possibility of complications during the probate administration process. In fact, it may be possible to avoid probate altogether. Jones & Kindelan can discuss your options.

Often we are asked to handle probate matters for new clients or for existing clients whose relatives did not do the life time planning necessary to avoid probate. Probate is the court supervised process by which a decedent’s assets are identified, his or her debts are identified and paid and the net assets are then distributed to the beneficiaries of the Estate or the heirs at law if the decedent dies without a Will. At Jones & Kindelan, our experience enables us to provide efficient probate administration services for estates of any size. We can advise the executor, assist in the resolution of any problems, prepare all of the required documentation, assist with all tax compliance and file the necessary papers in court. If an obstacle does arise, such as a problem involving the valuation or transfer of real property, our experience often allows us to resolve the problem in the most expedient manner possible. In the event of a will contest, we work with outside counsel to resolve the dispute as quickly and efficiently as possible.

By avoiding probate problems and facilitating an efficient probate administration process, Jones & Kindelan assists the executor or administrator in completing the probate process as soon as reasonably possible given the statutory requirements. .

Most probate legal services are performed using the statutory legal fee structure established under the California Probate Code. However, some type of work is done on a different basis. We will discuss our fees with you at the start of our engagement.

For a free initial telephone or e-mail consultation with Jones & Kindelan, LLP, call 858-259-8221 or contact us online.