Los Angeles Trust Administration Attorney
Settling the Estate
When a loved one dies, the estate must be settled. Debts and expenses are to be paid, and the remaining assets are to be distributed to the decedent's beneficiaries. The emotional impact of the death on those closest to the deceased is huge, and unfortunately comes at the same time that they must handle the administration of the estate. Attorneys at the McBride Law Group, P.C. are acutely aware of the emotional trauma that the family is facing at this sad time and consider it their responsibility to help in any way that they can. Whether or not there was a living trust, a Los Angeles trust administration lawyer at the firm can help with all aspects of the post-death estate. For your peace of mind, you need to schedule a consultation today.
Post-Death Estate Administration in Los Angeles
When the decedent has a living trust, administering assets after death can be very simple, consisting of furnishing certain notices and information to beneficiaries by the successor Trustee. If the firm has been retained for trust administration, the attorneys will take a hands-on role in assisting the family with their post-death duties, helping with everything needed in as quick a time as possible during this stressful experience. If assets were not held in a living trust, however, and are not passed to the beneficiaries by another method, a probate may be necessary. The attorneys all appear in Probate Court week in and week out and additionally, Julia McBride is certified as a Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law by the State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. They are completely familiar with Probate Court personnel and as experienced advocates for their clients, know how to get things done there.
For estates with assets totaling less than $100,000, they can provide informal administration such as:
- Petitions to Determine Succession to Real Property-estates of $100,000 or less
- Affidavits re Real Property of Small Value-$20,000 or less
- Affidavits for Collection without Letters of Administration for Personal Property of Deceased Person-not exceeding $100,000 in value
For larger estates and living trusts, they can provide full trust administration services.
Contact a Los Angeles trust administration attorney today at the McBride Law Group, P.C. if you are in need of post-death estate assistance.