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The Probate Process
The Probate Process
Probate Explained
Probate is a court process which involves collecting a decedent's assets, notifying creditors, paying liabilities, and distributing the remaining assets to heirs. We work to guide executors and administrators through the probate process and the administration of a decedent's estate.
How Our Law Firm Helps You
Estate Administration
We will assist in probating Wills and administering the estates of people who have died, which may include filing Federal and/or State Estate Tax Returns.
Executor Representation
We will assist you if a friend or loved one has passed and you have been appointed as the executor / personal representative for the estate.
Beneficiary Representation
We will represent you if you are the beneficiary of a Will or Trust and want to be sure the executor or trustee is fulfilling their fiduciary obligations.
Avoiding Probate
We can also help your family avoid the probate process, if appropriate, through the creation of a proper estate plan.
We Can Help You With:
- Estate Administration
- Probating A Will
- Contesting A Will
- Probate Planning
Probate Explained
Probate is a court process which involves collecting a decedent's assets, notifying creditors, paying liabilities, and distributing the remaining assets to heirs. We work to guide executors and administrators through the probate process and the administration of a decedent's estate.
Estate Administration
We will assist in probating Wills and administering the estates of people who have died, which may include filing Federal and/or State Estate Tax Returns.
How Our Law Firm Helps You
Executor Representation
We will assist you if a friend or loved one has passed and you have been appointed as the executor / personal representative for the estate.
Beneficiary Representation
We will represent you if you are the beneficiary of a Will or Trust and want to be sure the executor or trustee is fulfilling their fiduciary obligations.
Avoiding Probate
We can also help your family avoid the probate process, if appropriate, through the creation of a proper estate plan.
"As lawyers who have concentrated on probate matters and estate administration for years, we will use our experience to represent you during the probate process."
Education:
- J.D. - University of California, Hastings College of The Law
- B.A. - University of California, Berkeley
John D. Laughton
Attorney At Law
Mr. Laughton is an estate planning and elder law lawyer with more than 40 years of law practice. His work includes the advice and preparation of Wills and Trusts, Probate and Trust Administration, Medi-Cal (Medicaid), and VA veteran’s planning. He is committed to your peace of mind by resolving your questions in a personal, solution oriented, cost effective manner. Mr. Laughton is active in his community, and currently chairs the Advisory Board of The Salvation Army-Monterey Peninsula Corps (member 2006-present). He served on the local Boy Scouts of America council board of directors for 26 years and is an Eagle Scout.
Bar Admissions and Memberships:
- California State Bar
- American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- American Bar Association
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