Experienced Los Angeles Probate Lawyers
Guiding Clients Through the Estate Administration Process
After a loved one passes away, the last thing that a family wishes to deal with is a complicated and costly legal process. California probate and estate administration can be a time-consuming process, but is easier to tolerate with the guidance of an experienced probate lawyer.
At Robertson + Lum LLP, in Los Angeles, California, we have been guiding people through the probate process for more than 25 years. We will take charge and provide you with some normalcy during this difficult time. Schedule an initial consultation with an attorney at our law firm today to learn more about how we can help you.
Taking the Stress Out of Probate
Probate is the formal process of distributing assets to beneficiaries. It is usually necessary where there is a will or when a person dies without a will (intestate). The goal of estate planning is to maximize what a person leaves his or her beneficiaries while minimizing the time and expense associated with the probate process. We create trusts and other estate planning tools that proactively deal with these problems to avoid probate.
However, avoiding probate is not always an option for some people.
With almost a century of combined experience behind us, our Los Angeles probate attorneys understand the intricacies of California probate. We guide our clients through each stage. At Robertson + Lum LLP, we also advise personal representatives and beneficiaries in all steps of a probate proceeding to help avoid allegations of breach of fiduciary duty and other disputes. We strive to take the stress and uncertainty out of the probate process.
Probate Litigation
While the majority of probates in California resolve without difficulty, there are times when disputes delay the probate of an estate. Many issues can occur during the probate process that can jeopardize the timely resolution of administering an estate.
Our probate litigation lawyers are skilled at protecting the interests of clients in even the most complex probate dispute cases. Some of the most common disputes we handle include:
- Will contests
- Beneficiary/survivor contests
- Challenges to a party's capacity
- Allegations of undue influence
- Widow allowances
Contact Our California Estate Administration Attorneys
Protect your rights and interests during probate by contacting the Westwood Village law firm of Robertson + Lum LLP for an initial consultation. Call us at 888-571-2822 or contact our probate lawyers online.
