Simplify the Probate Process
Thirty Years of Experience in the Bay Area
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When a loved one dies, the last thing that a family wants to suffer is a long, extensive probate process. At the Noe Valley Law Offices, we aim to guide you through the probate process as quickly and as easily as possible. Over the past 30 years of practicing probate, our firm has developed a strong knowledge of the law. Our attorney will help you navigate the probate process, so that you can worry about the other areas of your life. Contact us to discuss your probate matter with skilled attorney Robert T. Roddick.
Independent Administration
There are many decisions to be made during the probate process. One of the initial decisions is whether to go with or without independent administration. Independent administration allows the probate process to occur without having to go through the court process. There are advantages to avoiding the courtroom, such as less paperwork, lower costs, and eliminating the need for multiple and sometimes stressful court hearing dates.
Sometimes, however, using the court for a probate case is the right decision. There are situations when court supervision of the process serves to protect the fair and right resolution of all the estate concerns and matters.
Our firm evaluates the situation and weighs the options for our clients. Our lawyer will help you to make informed decisions about whether to proceed with or without independent administration.
Estate Taxes: As part of the probate process, the Noe Valley Law Offices will evaluate whether or not estate taxes need to be paid. We will appraise and inventory your assets and use our experience and knowledge to your benefit. In many cases, our attorney has been able to save our clients thousands of dollars in estate taxes. Estate taxes are another consideration to make when selecting a will, trust or combination for your estate plan. For example, married couples may be able to reduce or eliminate estate taxes by creating a trust.
Our law firm has 30 years of experience in probate law. Let's sit down and discuss your options. Contact us today for a free consultation. We are available for appointments Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays by request.
Noe Valley Law Offices
1330 Castro Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
Telephone: 415-641-8687
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