Probate, Estate Administration Lawyers
Probate is a legal process that determines how a person's debts are paid and assets are distributed after his or her death. It can be a complex and confusing process for the personal representative or estate executor named in the will. At Anderlini, Finkelstein, Emerick & Smoot, our attorneys provide comprehensive legal services to clients in the area of probate and estate administration.
Probate Administration
If you have lost a loved one and are in need of probate or estate administration assistance, please know that we are well versed in California probate law. We are prepared to guide estate executors and personal representatives through every step involved in the handling of wills, including inventory, paying bills, filing taxes, selling of properties, final accounting and final probate approval.
When assets are held in a trust, we advise trustees of their obligations and make certain they comply with requirements to prepare reports and file fiduciary tax returns.
You can rely on us for professional assistance whether the estate you are responsible for is modest in scope or large and complex. We can help in cases when no will exists and when a will is contested.
Certified Specialist
Our principal probate and estate administration attorney has a master's degree in tax law and is certified by the California State Bar as a specialist in estate planning. He is prepared to handle complex issues that many other law firms have little experience with.
To arrange a consultation, please do not hesitate to contact us today.
From offices in San Mateo, the probate and estate administration attorneys of Anderlini, Finkelstein, Emerick & Smoot represent clients throughout the San Francisco Bay area.
