John B Palley – a California probate specialist, represents clients in the entire State of California, including but not limited to the cities and counties of: Sacramento, Roseville, Placer, San Francisco, Oakland, San Diego, Yolo, Elk Grove, Carmichael, Contra Costa County, Folsom, Granite Bay, Solano in the areas of Probate. Contact him for your California probate needs.

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Learn About California Probate Options


“Full Probate” OptionProbate, Probate Court, 7 Months Minimum

Petitions Related to TrustsHeggstad, 17200, 850, Instructions, Removal

Spousal Property PetitionTransfer to surviving Spouse, Efficient, Not a full Probate

Other Probate PetitionsRemoval, Competing Petitions, Motions to Compel, Litigation

Under $150,000 With Real EstateSmall Estate, Efficient

Conservatorships and GuardianshipsConservatorship, Guardianship, Conservator, Conservatee, Special needs

Under $150,000 With No Real Estate13100, Small Estate, Affadavit of Domicile

California Probate Process Timeline7 Months Minimum, The Sooner you start the sooner you finish

Trust AdministrationThe Trustee has a Fiduciary Duty

Trust Beneficiary RepresentationBeneficiary’s often feel in the dark or uninvolved – get counsel to protect yourself and be informed

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