If a person dies without a will, the probate court decides who will be the heirs, according to state law. If a person dies with a will, the court determines the validity of the decedent's will and then selects the person who will administer the estate.
The administrator (the executor, if there is a will) is responsible for the following tasks:
- Send public notice
- Arrange valuation of assets
- Verify validity of will or trust
- Distribute assets to beneficiaries
- Pay taxes, debts and expenses of the estate
- Prepare an accounting for the beneficiaries and the court
Our Beverly Hills Asset Distribution Attorney
If your estate planning includes a trust instead of a will, your property will not go through the probate process, but there are many other matters that must be decided or acted upon.
Preparing an inventory of assets, valuation of assets and responding to claims against the estate are just a few of the important issues that administrators can be faced with. Acting as an administrator can be very difficult when you are grieving the loss of a loved one.
For that reason, many people throughout California have turned to attorney John R. Ronge.
For more than 30 years, we have guided individuals and families through the process of estate administration -- providing counsel whenever necessary and privacy whenever possible.
We handle estate matters comprehensively; our clients are always aware of the status of our administrative efforts, and they have no concerns about whether they are making proper and timely decisions associated with estate administration.
To schedule an opportunity to discuss your estate administration matters with Los Angeles probate administration attorney and certified public accountant John R. Ronge, please contact our office. You are under no obligation to retain our services.
This is just an informational meeting with California tax probate lawyer Ronge, so you can make fully informed decisions about important next steps.
For your convenience, evening or weekend appointments can be arranged.
