Estate Planning, Probate, Trust, and Estate Administration

An individual’s will delegates the person who will be responsible for handling their affairs after death. In California, most homeowners need a living trust to avoid a costly probate court action after their death.  Broaden Law LLP is the go-to law firm in Chula Vista for estate planning.

When a loved one dies without a will, California law decides the person's legal heirs and division of their estate. The Probate Court supervises the distribution of estates and the process of validating a will that provides for the transfer of assets and distribution of a person's estate.  The team at Broaden Law LLP can guide you through estate administration from start to finish in less time than most probate law firms.

In some cases, even if your family member or friend established a will, it will still need to go through probate. Even with a living trust, some assets may not be titled in the name of the trust. These are unique situations that you will need the advice of a probate attorney to help you navigate the estate administration process.  The probate and estate lawyers at Broaden Law LLP can provide this advice to their clients.

Our firm can advise trustees and beneficiaries about their legal rights and responsibilities. Managing trust and estate administration requires close attention to detail and a trusted advisor by your side.  The team at Broaden Law LLP works closely with clients to establish their goals and plans and tailor our services accordingly.

Probate can be time-consuming, so Broaden Law LLP represents trustees, beneficiaries, and other interested parties in court proceedings so they can stay informed and be heard.

There are many reasons why marital property is held in the name of one spouse, but that doesn't mean the surviving spouse has to go through probate to succeed to the title.  Broaden Law LLP attorneys are experienced in transferring real and personal property into the name of the surviving spouse.