Trusted Probate And Estate Administration Attorneys In Fremont
Have you lost a family member, only to find out that someone is standing in the way of his or her last wishes being carried out? Has someone exerted undue influence to manipulate your loved one’s will? Has someone accused you of improper dealings regarding an estate?
The Law Offices of C. Lee Hewitt can help. With our decades of experience helping families through this process, we know how to handle estate disputes. We will make sure to help you distribute your loved one’s estate efficiently and with minimal stress for those involved. We are here to listen to you, learn about your loved one’s wishes and strive to see that they are carried out properly.
Your Guide Through The Probate Process
If you have been nominated as an executor of an estate or a successor trustee of a trust, there are rules under the Probate Code that set forth your responsibilities to the beneficiaries and creditors. We provide comprehensive, hands-on support throughout the entire process, including:
- Clarifying your legal duties as executor or administrator
- Organizing and preparing the required documentation
- Communicating with creditors, beneficiaries and tax authorities
- Managing deadlines and court filings
- Ensuring proper asset distribution in accordance with the will or California intestate succession laws
As your probate and estate administration attorneys, we also prioritize efficiency. As such, we try to minimize delays and reduce the risk of litigation as much as possible. Our law firm is known in Alameda County and the surrounding parts of California for our ability to get positive results for our clients. When you come to us, we will make you comfortable and confident that you made the right choice.
We Can Handle Any Estate Dispute
Our attorneys can handle any type of issue or dispute that happens during probate or estate administration. These cases often come in two forms: those that involve manipulation of a loved one or interference with estate planning prior to death, and those that involve mismanagement of an estate after death.
The first category involves the following situations:
- A person exerting undue influence to manipulate someone who lacks the capacity to make decisions into altering his or her will or trust
- Taking advantage of someone prior to death to obtain assets so they can’t be passed on through a will or trust
- Forging documents to create false wills or trusts
The second category includes a situation in which a person who is in charge of a trust is accused of mismanaging it or taking money for him or herself. Other cases include executors of wills failing to work in a timely manner to distribute assets.
No matter what type of conflict has come up, we work hard to protect your loved one’s legacy and resolve disputes efficiently.
Get The Support You Need: Call The Law Offices of C. Lee Hewitt Today
For many people, this is a difficult time. Disputes or conflicts during the legal process shouldn’t make it harder. Let us help you find solutions. Get in touch with us today by calling us at 510-936-6714 or sending us your contact details and inquiries through our online form.