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Julie Fiedler
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 2003
Review: “I had tried for over several months, to find an Attorney that would handle Medi-Cal, and not be afraid to fight the system. Most Attorneys said, "You will never win with Medi-Cal - give up". When I called Ju...
Practice areas: Probate, Elder Law, Estate Planning
Call (925) 478-5341 Message Website
Call (925) 478-5341 Message Website
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James Phillips
5.0 stars 5 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1980
In California courts, I represent executors, administrators, conservators, guardians, and trustees.
Practice areas: Probate, Trusts, Estate Planning
Call (925) 348-9067 Message Website
Call (925) 348-9067 Message Website
Denise Chambliss
4.0 stars 4 reviews
Avvo Rating: 10
Licensed since 1996
Review: “I had a very emotional case of trust fraud. My brother stole all of my inheritance and Denise handled this with honesty, patience and willingness to see justice prevail. Eventually it finally did. Could never have gone ...
Practice areas: Probate, Lawsuits & Disputes, Trusts, Elder Law, Contracts & Agreements
Doris Slater
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 9.0
Licensed since 1979
Review: “Hi, I have used Doris Slater in the past, she is a excellent Attorney, if I needed help again, I definately would use her again, her knowledge is outstanding, she is so trustworthy, and she is so kind.”
Practice areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Family, Personal Injury
Zachary Rayo
5.0 stars 3 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.4
Licensed since 1996
Mr. Rayo represents clients in Sacramento County, Contra Costa County, Alameda County, Solano County, Yolo County, San Joaquin County.
Practice areas: Probate, Litigation, Trusts, Estate Planning, Real Estate
Karlo Nebres
5.0 stars 3 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.3
Licensed since 2002
My Story Growing up my parents worked hard to make sure I had everything I needed to be successful. My success was more important to theirs. When I was 28 years old my mom had a stroke. My parents were divorced so my mom was alone during th...
Practice areas: Probate, Estate Planning
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Mark Drobny
5.0 stars 87 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.3
Licensed since 1980
Mark S. Drobny was born and raised in Bettendorf, Iowa. He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1977 (Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and General Sciences), UOP McGeorge Law School in 1980 (J.D.) and 1981 (LL.M-Taxation). He is a Califor...
Practice areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Business, Tax, Life Insurance
Call (916) 993-3841 Message Website
Call (916) 993-3841 Message Website
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Erene Anastopoulos
5.0 stars 2 reviews
Avvo Rating: 8.3
Licensed since 2007
Do not leave the transfer of your wealth to chance. We are here to help you plan ahead.
Practice areas: Probate, Family, Estate Planning
Call (925) 392-3970 Message Website
Call (925) 392-3970 Message Website
Amanda Sinclair
5.0 stars 1 review
Avvo Rating: 8.0
Licensed since 1997
Also known as Amanda Lisa Perez
Practice areas: Probate, Trusts, Guardianship, Estate Planning
Peggy Nicholson
5.0 stars 8 reviews
Avvo Rating: 7.7
Licensed since 2004
Review: “My wife and I worked with Peggy to develop our wills, medical directives and family trust. Peggy is very friendly, competent, flexible, efficient and needless to say also professional. All you want in an attorney. I wo...
Practice areas: Probate, Wills & Living Wills, Trusts, Tax

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Probate

Probate is the legal process used to carry out a person's will after their death; a probate attorney advises you on how to perform the steps in the process. In general, once you have identified and collected the dead person's belongings, including their money, property, and other assets, you pay the person's debts and taxes. Once all debts have been paid, you distribute their money and property according to the language of the will. If there is no will, the laws of the state where the dead person lived control how the property is distributed. A probate attorney helps you plan what happens to your property when you die, as they can probate wills and act as your probate court estate representative. A probate attorney also represents family members and beneficiaries wishing to challenge wills.