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Probate services refer to the legal services provided to individuals or families involved in the administration of a deceased person's estate. These services typically involve the court-supervised process of distributing the deceased person's assets and properties to their beneficiaries or heirs according to their will or state laws if there is no will. Probate services may include drafting and filing legal documents, representing clients in court, resolving disputes between beneficiaries, managing estate assets, and advising clients on tax implications and strategies for asset protection. The goal of probate services is to ensure that the estate is distributed in an orderly and fair manner while minimizing costs and maximizing the value of the estate for the beneficiaries. Probate services are often provided by lawyers, but may also be provided by other professionals such as estate planners or financial advisors.

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Why Is Sen. Feinstein Suing Late Husband's Estate?

POSTED ON: August 19, 2023 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
Senator Dianne Feinstein has sued her late husband's estate after she claimed trustees denied funds she requested to cover her "significant" medical bills, RadarOnline.com has learned.
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Did Russian Billionaire Who Died Mysteriously Have an Estate Plan?

POSTED ON: August 16, 2023 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
On December 4, real estate baron Dmitry Zelenov became one of the latest Russian oligarchs to mysteriously pass away after he got ill during a dinner party in the French Riviera, fell over a stair railing and succumbed to critical head injuries.
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How to Pass the Family Home to Your Children

POSTED ON: August 14, 2023 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
It’s perfectly normal for aging parents who are currently completing their will along with their lawyer’s guidance, to leave the family home to their children.
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Aretha Franklin Will Trial

At Long Last, Trial Leads to Final Decision on Aretha Franklin’s Will

POSTED ON: August 10, 2023 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
History is filled with examples of celebrities who died without a will: Bob Marley, Prince, Howard Hughes, Pablo Picasso, Jimi Hendrix and even Abraham Lincoln.
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Steps to Follow to Avoid Probate When a Spouse Passes

Steps to Follow to Avoid Probate When a Spouse Passes

POSTED ON: August 9, 2023 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
Losing a spouse can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. While it's possible to organize financial documents ahead of time, there's no way to truly prepare.
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How Do I Find a Missing Heir in Probate?

How Do I Find a Missing Heir in Probate?

POSTED ON: July 30, 2023 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
Locating missing heirs after the death of their benefactor can require detective work worthy of Sam Spade.
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It Can Take Time to Learn About Inheritance in Probate

It Can Take Time to Learn about Inheritance in Probate

POSTED ON: July 28, 2023 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
You may not always know it if you have an inheritance coming. And in some cases, you may not even know the individual has passed on.
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When is Probate Required? Tips to Keep in Mind - Werner Law

When is Probate Required? Tips to Keep in Mind

POSTED ON: June 14, 2023 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
When is probate required? When a person dies, their belongings must be distributed among the living – in most cases, at least. It’s rare for someone to take something to the grave with them, in the style of the ancient Egyptians. And legally, the dead cannot own anything. However, how do you determine who gets […]
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How to Determine Value for Assets in Probate Court - Werner Law

How to Determine Value for Assets in Probate Court

POSTED ON: January 9, 2023 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
The purpose of probate is to facilitate the distribution of a decedent’s assets among the living. However, it is rarely as simple as taking everything a person ever owned and giving it to someone else wholesale. Read on for a look into how the value of assets in probate is determined. There are processes involved, […]
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How Much Does Probate Cost in California? A Complete Fee Breakdown

POSTED ON: December 30, 2022 BY: The Werner Law Firm, PC
Quick Answers How much does probate cost in California? Total probate costs typically range from 4-7% of the gross estate value, including statutory attorney fees, executor fees, court costs, and appraisals. What are probate attorney fees in California? California Probate Code Section 10810 sets statutory fees: 4% of the first $100,000, 3% of the next […]
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