Probate

Eliminating Uncertainties With Probate

Probate is a legal process that takes place after an individual dies. In this process, the court will verify that the deceased person's will is valid. The process then identifies the individual's assets then pays their debts and taxes. Finally, the remaining assets will be distributed as the will (or state law, if there's no will) directs.
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Protecting Your Assets

The goal of any estate plan is to eliminate uncertainties over the administration of probate consequently saving valuable time. When you have a plan in place, it will also maximize the value of the estate by reducing taxes and other expenses. With an estate plan, probate is a matter of properly administering what you've stated in the estate plan. Dying without a will is known in law as dying intestate. This can be costly to your heirs and leaves you no influence over who gets your assets. 

If this were to happen, your relatives would have to go through probate to claim ownership and perhaps even fight over assets. The state would determine how your property passes to your heirs. If no heirs fit the state's formula, your assets may become the property of the state. A will can help you avoid the pitfalls of dying intestate. Even if you have a will, your assets will still be subjected to the timely and costly probate process (court involvement). If you are in this situation, Ms. Catherine Yee can assist in advising you of what rights and options you have. 

Write A Living Will Today

To start writing your living will call Catherine Yee Attorney At Law at 415-982-7312.
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