San Jose Probate Administration Attorney
Offering Probate Administration Services
Probate can be a lengthy, overwhelming process of notifications, filing requirements, and other court procedures. In some circumstances, probate administration can led to contentious and complex disputes requiring the direction of an experienced probate administration lawyer.
Even if there is no will, it will be necessary for the estate to be administered through probate before assets can be distributed. At The Law Offices of Kai H. Wessels, we have a wealth of experience and knowledge in probate administration. For more than 20 years, attorney Kai H. Wessels has helped clients assert their rights and protect their best interests.
In probate, we consistently seek to preserve the testators' true intentions. Contact our San Jose law firm today to speak with an experienced probate administration attorney during a fee initial consultation.
Offering Probate Services in San Jose
If you have recently lost a loved one and are seeking to probate a will or probating an estate without a will No Will?, we can help protect your interests and honor the intentions of the deceased.
The typical probate proceeding usually includes the following steps:
- The will is lodged with the court
- Petition is filed to probate the will
- Letters testamentary allow individuals to act on behalf of their loved one
- Valuation of assets, extent of debts and the type of taxes involved are clarified
- Debts and taxes are paid out of the estate
- Probate disputes are resolved through probate litigation
- Real estate may be sold and assets may be liquidated to pay the beneficiaries
- Petition for the distribution of assets to beneficiaries is made
- The assets are distributed to the beneficiaries
As your probate administration attorney, Kai H. Wessels will work with you — or your executor or the administrator — to avoid mistakes and settle the estate as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Reviewing Ex Parte Applications
As a result of his knowledge and efficiency handling probate administration, Mr. Wessels is trusted by the Santa Clara County Superior Courts to review ex parte applications. He makes recommendations to probate judges based on whether the applications should be granted or denied.
Handling Probate Litigation
Not all executors have the best interests of the beneficiaries or the intentions of testator in mind. Executors sometimes fail to distribute the assets correctly or at all. In these situations, attorney Wessels works to protect beneficiary rights and handle any disputes over real estate, tax issues, fraud or the need to remove a personal representative.
Contact Our Law Firm For a Free Initial Consultation
Contact The Law Offices of Kai H. Wessels in San Jose, California, today to schedule a free initial consultation. Our probate law firm provides the sound advice and strategy needed to successfully manage your legal needs.