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Probate Administration

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Probate Administration in Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties

California Probate matters are handled through the Probate Department of the Superior Court in the county where the deceased lived at the time of death. The probate process generally lasts between 12 and 18 months but can take even longer if there are disputes or other issues with the will or estate. There are numerous steps to probate, and if you recently lost a loved one whose estate is entering probate, you need an experienced California Probate Administration Attorney from Island View Law to handle matters. At the same time, your family deals with the pain of loss.

Many issues can arise in probate, even when the deceased has a proper will on file. Our attorneys can help with matters like:

Reviewing the will
Gathering all assets of the estate
Analyzing the estate taxes
Collecting death benefits
Creating sub-trusts
Inventorying property and assets
Valuating property and assets
Settling Debts
Collecting any rights to income
Settling financial and property disputes
Filing necessary tax returns
Litigating creditors’ claims
Distributing assets
Closing the estate

Probate is complex and fraught with potential legal landmines, so you need seasoned help negotiating this process. Island View Law has the necessary legal knowledge and experience to help you handle matters efficiently and honestly.

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Have You Been Named a California Probate Executor?

Have you been named as executor of a California estate in a will? This legally designates you overseeing the probate process for the deceased’s estate. Your first action should be to partner with an experienced California Probate Administration Attorney. Neal Bartlett is Certified as a Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law by the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization.

At Island View Law have the training and experience to help you with the many complex duties of a probate executor. This responsibility is tremendous and daunting, but we are committed to helping you with your tasks and advising on any legal matters or disputes.

We understand this is a tough time for you and your family. Instead of taking over and throwing information at you, we will support you and your family through compassion and empathy. Our firm builds strong relationships with our clients as your family professional legal services partner for life, and we want to ensure you are confident with handing your burdens over to us.

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Help for Your Family Now and In the Future

Attorney Neal Bartlett believes in solid, long-term relationships. The nature of the legal matters we handle lends itself to forming solid relationships to serve our clients and their families for generations. Estate planning, trust and probate administration, and family matters like divorce, custody, and conservatorships all have long-term factors where you will need seasoned legal guidance and help.

Island View Law is your professional legal services partner for life – wherever life takes you and your loved ones. Call us today at (805) 576-7693 or complete the contact form to request a FREE initial consultation with one of our talented California attorneys.

Schedule a FREE Probate Administration Consultation

Help for Your Family Now and In the Future

The attorneys at Island View Law believe in solid, long-term relationships. The nature of the legal matters we handle lends itself to forming solid relationships to serve our clients and their families for generations. Estate planning, trust and probate administration, and family matters like divorce, custody, and conservatorships all have long-term factors where you will need seasoned legal guidance and help.