PROBATE SIMPLIFIED
50 Years of Helping California Families Through Probate
Losing someone you love is overwhelming. Handling their estate shouldn’t add to the stress. At The Werner Law Firm, we guide families through probate step by step, making sure the right people receive what they’re entitled to and helping the estate settle as smoothly as possible. Reach out for a free, confidential consultation to understand your options and get support when you need it most.
Probate is a long and highly complex process, and it can be incredibly challenging not just for families but even for many attorneys. That’s why you don’t just need any probate lawyer, you need the Probate Superheroes at The Werner Law Firm. Since 1975, we have guided families across Southern California through probate with clarity and efficiency.
While a probate case is sometimes unavoidable, there may be quicker, more cost-effective probate alternatives available depending on the situation. With our experience, one of the first things we do is analyze the best options and procedures to help with your specific situation.
Our attorneys are here to answer your questions, handle the paperwork, and help lift the burden from your shoulders during this difficult time. With offices in Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Kern County, and throughout Southern California, we are accessible and ready to help.
We introduce you to your legal team, prepare and file the paperwork asking the court to officially appoint you as executor/administrator, and appear at court on your behalf.
Once you are appointed, you are able to move forward with selling property and accessing assets. We guide you through the court requirements in administering the estate, including doing an appraisal and inventory of assets.
We give the required notices to creditors. All debts of the estate must be addressed, including paying creditors and tax obligations.
We file a final petition with a report to the court on the assets, debts, and expenses of the estate, so that you can ultimately distribute assets and close out the estate.