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Probate is a court process in Northern California that facilitates the legal transfer of assets from a deceased person to their named beneficiaries or heirs.

Probate attorneys in California work extensively with wills and trusts and in situations where one was never created. But for the typical citizen, these topics can seem quite mysterious.

As a probate lawyer near Sacramento, I see so many cases where probate could have been shortened or avoided altogether, if only people had more information.

The word “probate” often conjures visions of lawyers, long waits, loss of inheritance, and many other hassles for heirs of an estate.

What would happen if the Executor of your will passes away before you do or simply declines the responsibility of administering your estate when called upon? Believe it or not, this happens quite frequently.

If you are a young couple with few assets, having a will is probably one of the last things on your mind.

If you have lost a loved one and are now attempting to close out their estate, we are sorry for your loss and we understand how frustrating the process can be.

In continuing our series on the important steps to take after the death of a loved one, one of first things you must take care of is making sure your loved one’s home is safe from the threat of theft or vandalism.