Menlo Park Probate Attorneys

At Haselton & Haselton, Attorneys at Law, in Menlo Park and Soquel, we guide clients through the probate process after a family member or loved one's passing. The process can be time consuming and multi-step, so it is important to work with an attorney who can help you through the process in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Contact a Santa Cruz estate administration attorney to learn more.

What Is Probate?

After a death, the process of establishing the validity of a deceased person's will is known as probate. The process involves providing notice and payments to creditors, accounting and appraising the property, distributing assets to beneficiaries and other steps.

When someone dies without a will, the state determines how property will be divided. This validates the importance of establishing a personalized estate plan during life. Our law firm can assist you in customizing an estate plan which may include a will, trust, power of attorney and more.

During the probate process, we handle all necessary paperwork, assist executors of the will to fulfill their obligations, represent clients in evidentiary hearings and provide other legal assistance as necessary. If a will contest or dispute arises during the probate process, we advise clients on their legal options and the best way of proceeding to minimize conflict and cost.

Free Consultation: Contact a Santa Cruz Estate Administration Lawyer

To learn more about the probate process or how our firm can help you administer a loved one's estate, contact a Menlo Park probate lawyer to schedule a free consultation.