Probate

What is Probate?

Probate is a process where, depending on the size of your estate, a judge in Probate Court will decide who inherits your assets. This is a lengthy, time-consuming, and very expensive process. If you do not have a Will, the judge will distribute your assets pursuant to the laws of Intestacy. What this means is your spouse, then children will receive your assets. If you do not have children, the Court looks to the following list of family members: your parents, siblings, nieces and nephews, and so on. You can override the state of California’s Intestacy Laws with a Will or a Trust.