Los Angeles Probate Services

On average, it takes approximately 12 months to complete the probate process in Los Angeles. Our services include managing the drafting and submission of the Petition for Probate, notifying beneficiaries, facilitating required publications, collaborating with your probate referee, and finalizing the process by presenting a comprehensive financial report to the court. Typically, if any real estate is involved, it can be sold within 3-4 months from the date of submitting the initial petition.

To bypass the probate process in Los Angeles, setting up a Living Trust is an effective solution. At Laguna Legal, we can aid you in drafting and transferring the ownership of your property to your trust’s name to evade probate. Our flat rate of $950 provides a complete estate plan for individuals, which includes essential documents like a Revocable Living Trust, Certification of Trust, Pour-Over Will, Durable Power of Attorney, and Healthcare Directive.

In the event of an individual’s demise, with or without a will, their property can be allocated to their heirs via a legal procedure called “Probate.” If your family member passes away while owning real estate, regardless of its value, or other assets exceeding $166,250, and those assets are not registered in a living trust, then filing for probate in the Los Angeles probate court is necessary to authorize the allocation of the assets.

In Los Angeles, California, if you pass away with assets like real estate (irrespective of value) or bank and investment accounts valued over $166,250, probate becomes a necessity. Financial institution accounts valued below $166,250 can generally be accessed through a Small Estate Affidavit. If necessary, Laguna Legal can support you in creating a Small Estate Affidavit, or aid you in preparing and submitting the entire probate. It is crucial to note that since we are a legal document service and not attorneys, you must represent yourself at the required hearings. However, we can assist you in drafting and submitting all required court documents.

In the unfortunate event of a loved one’s demise in Los Angeles, if they own real estate or other assets worth more than $166,250, and those assets are not titled in a living trust, then it becomes necessary to file for probate with the court to allocate the assets. Neglecting to file probate in Los Angeles could result in the assets being foreclosed (if there is a loan or tax lien), or the government taking possession of the assets.

Typically, the probate process in Los Angeles takes approximately a year to complete. Our services include managing the preparation and submission of the Petition for Probate, notifying all beneficiaries, arranging necessary publications, collaborating with your probate referee, and finalizing the process by presenting a comprehensive financial report to the court. Generally, any real estate involved in the proceedings can be sold within 3-4 months from the date of submitting the initial petition.

Real estate (regardless of value) and bank and investment accounts worth more than $166,250 are among the assets subject to probate in Los Angeles. Financial institution accounts valued below $166,250 can usually be accessed using a Small Estate Affidavit. Laguna Legal can provide assistance in drafting a Small Estate Affidavit if required, or we can assist you in creating and submitting the complete probate. It is important to note that since we are a legal document service and not attorneys, you must represent yourself at the required hearings. However, we can assist you in preparing and submitting all necessary court documents.