California Attorney Handling Estate Administration

Administering an estate or a trust can seem complex and overwhelming to someone who has just been named the executor/personal representative. You need competent legal advice to help ensure all legal obligations are fulfilled and that there are no loose ends that can cause problems later on.

The Law Offices of Amy Gostanian, P.C. works to administer estates and trusts in as straightforward and efficient a way as possible. It is the goal of Irvine estate administration lawyer Amy Gostanian to decrease the burden of overzealous creditors, estate tax issues, or disingenuous family members and to avoid probate litigation.

Attorney Amy Gostanian is certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization in estate planning and probate law. She guides trustees and executors through the administration process of both probates and trusts. She helps ensure efficient administrations that allow beneficiaries to receive their distributions as quickly as possible. She also aids in asset collection, debt payment, asset transfers, and the ultimate distribution of assets to heirs upon the closing of the estate.

Small Estate Administration

Ms. Gostanian handles estate administration for estates of any size. Through her experience, she understands that the small estate assets are sometimes just as complicated as the larger ones.

Small estates are those that are valued at $100,000 or less. They go through a process called a summary administration proceeding (also called a 13100 petition) where the minor details of the estate can be addressed in a more efficient and timely manner than larger estates.

When handling smaller estates, Ms. Gostanian can take the time to review all of the details of a client's case to ensure that the small details are not missed. She can explain the estate administration process during probate, ensuring that clients understand what is happening with the estate, how long it may take, and how the final distribution was calculated.

Dealing With Joint Assets and Assets of the Community Spouse

Just because the property of joint tenants passes by operation of law, many people may assume nothing further needs to be done. In reality, the opposite is true:

• Banks require documents, such as death certificates and affidavits, to be filed to ensuring the proper changing the title of joint tenant bank accounts.
• Real property needs to be re-titled in the property holder. New beneficiaries need to be named to prevent the property from being subject to probate when the remaining joint tenant dies.

Ms. Gostanian is experienced in handling all matters of estate and trust administration, including the filing of documents and transferring of property titles. She can help you ensure all of your affairs are in order during the estate administration process.

Contact a Laguna Beach Trust Administration Attorney

For more information or to discuss your situation, contact an estate and trust administration lawyer at the Law Offices of Amy Gostanian, P.C. today. The office offers 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.