If you have lost a loved one, it is truly difficult to know how to proceed. You are likely overwhelmed by the loss, and additionally you are faced with figuring out what needs to be done. You do not have to be burdened with this process. Our attorneys can help you find your way through the legal maze.
At the law office of John R. Ronge, Attorney at Law, we provide our clients with strong, sound and effective legal advice and confident representation. Whether you need guidance through a difficult process, documents drafted or for our firm to aggressively address your interest in court, we provide exceptional services for our clients. Located in Los Angeles, California, our legal professionals work hard to provide you with the information and assistance that you need.
Contact a Los Angeles intestacy lawyer by calling us at 310-694-5152 or toll free at 888-814-0143.
Understanding Testate and Intestate
When an individual dies, he or she can die testate or intestate. The difference between the two is whether the individual placed his or her wishes in a will. If you die testate, you have a will and the terms of the will dictate how your assets and wealth will be distributed in your absence. If you die intestate, assets are distributed based on how the state statutes require.
Dying Without a Will
If a loved one dies without a will, there is no set plan laid out to handle the distribution of the estate. In such cases, the state is left to distribute assets. If your loved one died without a will, you need an experienced attorney to assist you in the probate process. Our attorneys know how to handle probate from the beginning to the end and will provide you with the kind of assistance and service you need and deserve.
Intestate Succession
Intestate succession is a complicated statute that details where property goes when an individual dies without a will. In general, if an individual is unmarried, the property goes to the children, then the grandchildren, and if the individual has no children, the assets go to his or her parents. In general, if an individual is married when he or she dies, the community property goes to the spouse. Any separate property is divided between the spouse and the children. Of course, other scenarios exist depending on the descendents who are alive at the time of death.
Contact a Southern California Intestate Succession Lawyer
If your loved one died without a will, you need to speak with an experienced attorney. Contact us online or by calling us at 310-694-5152 or toll free at 888-814-0143 to arrange a free initial consultation with our attorney and CPA John R. Ronge.
