Probate in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Probate Law, Wills Law and Probate Administration
At Ajalat & Ajalat, LLP, our depth of experience with probate administration and disputes has given us the skill to handle virtually any probate-related case expeditiously, regardless of complexity. We also have a strong background in assisting clients with guardianship and conservatorship matters.
Probate is a legal process where the courts transfer a person's assets to the beneficiaries listed in his or her legal wills in Los Angeles, after any debts or taxes are paid. Cases may avoid probate depending on the type and amount of assets a person has and the form of estate plan they have in place.
We encourage you to learn more about probating in Los Angeles. The law firm of Ajalat & Ajalat is happy to explain options on how to handle probate and answer your questions.
Our wealth of experience in estate planning allows us to assist our clients in creating a comprehensive estate plan that will help them to avoid probate. Let us show you how we can serve your probate and estate planning needs.
Probate Lawyer in Los Angeles
Unfortunately, disputes frequently occur when someone dies. An individual may appear at probate proceedings and claim to be a beneficiary or challenge the validity of a decedent's will or trust.
Disputes can also arise if someone believes the executor, administrator of a trust or estate, guardian, or conservator has violated a fiduciary duty, which is the obligation to act according to the estate plan documents and to handle assets legally.
We appear in probate courts throughout Southern California and always remain abreast of changes in this dynamic area of law. Ajalat & Ajalat, LLP, fights for your rights as an heir, an executor, guardian, or administrator of an estate. Our probate attorneys in Los Angeles handle cases with multiple parties at dispute and provide personalized representation for every client.
Guardianship and Conservatorships
A guardianship is a court proceeding during which a judge grants an individual the rights to oversee a person’s estate and custody of minors. This frequently arises when a child's parents have died or become incapacitated without naming a guardian in their estate planning documents.
A conservatorship occurs when a judge believes that an adult can no longer take care of himself or herself, or his or her finances. Conservatorships can be temporary or permanent, and clients typically file petitions for conservatorship when a person's health has deteriorated or incapacity has occurred.
