Laguna Beach, California probate is required if you have assets such as real estate (regardless of value), bank accounts, and investment accounts worth more than $166,250. The majority of the time, a Small Estate Affidavit can be utilized to open bank accounts with a value under $166,250. Laguna Legal can help you draft a Small Estate Affidavit if necessary, or we can help you draft and submit a full probate. Since Laguna Legal is merely a legal document service and not an attorney, you would have to represent yourself at the required hearings. But, we can help you create and submit all the court documents you would need.