Costa Mesa Estate Administration Attorney

After the death of a loved one, it is difficult to deal with the emotional aspects of the passing. Nonetheless, the legal administration of the estate has to be dealt with by the probating of the will or via the intestate succession laws of California. At the Law Offices of Amy Gostanian, P.C., probate administration matters are handled professionally and skillfully, while keeping in mind your emotional state.

Orange County estate administration attorney Amy L. Gostanian offers experienced handling of probate matters, as well as estate administration and probate litigation. Litigation is a service that few probate lawyers provide. Due to her knowledge of what can go wrong with estate administration or probate, she is able to provide proactive counsel that will minimize the potential for complications.

Probate

Probate is the legal process through which a person's legal and financial affairs are completed and resolved after their death. In California, probate is conducted in the county where the deceased individual lived. Probate must be conducted whether or not the person had a will. If there are objections to the will, a hearing is held to resolve these issues. If there is no will the estate is distributed according to the intestate statutes of the state of California.

Probate is a time consuming and involved process for the executor and the attorney, taking between 9 months and 3 years to complete, depending on the complexity of issues to be resolved. Amy L. Gostanian understands how complex and confusing estate administration can be. She assists you with the collection of the assets of the estate, answers questions on the estate administration, and helps ensure the proceeds of the estate a distributed according to the terms of the will.

Contact a California Probate Attorney

Contact Orange County Probate Lawyer and Estate Administration Lawyer Amy Gostanian to schedule a free 30 minute initial consultation.

   Law Offices of Amy Gostanian, P.C.

Orange County Estate Planning and Trust Administration Lawyer
2532 Dupont Drive
Irvine California 92612
Toll Free: (866) 330-0578 · Phone: (949) 250-7800 · Fax: (949) 250-7407
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Orange County trust and estate lawyer Amy Gostanian serves clients in Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Riverside County, including the Southern California communities of Irvine, Mission Viejo, Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa, Anaheim, Orange, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Tustin, Santa Ana, Irvine, and Los Angeles.