Probate Matters

Probate is a legal process in which a deceased person’s last will and testament is filed with and approved by a Court, which then supervises the identification and collection of the deceased’s assets, payment of their debts and obligations, and distribution of the remainder of their estate according to the instructions in the will.

When someone dies without a will, they are said to have died “intestate” and the Probate Code regulates the identification of the deceased’s rightful heirs and distribution of the estate.

For many, the probate process can be stressful and confusing, making it all the more important to have an experienced and steady hand guiding you through it.