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Steven M. Ratner is certified in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, and serves on the Board of Trustees of both Meals on Wheels of Greater San Diego, Inc. and Seacrest Village Retirement Communities.

Probate & Estate Administration

Probate Administration Attorney in San Diego

Probate is the process that passes a deceased person's property to his or her heirs, under the supervision of the court.

Contrary to what you may believe, probate administration does not have to be a costly and painful process. At the Law Offices of Steven M. Ratner, we provide a full range of cost-effective probate and estate administration services. We are knowledgeable in probate law and work to resolve all outstanding estate matters as quickly as possible.

Call 888-336-1645 toll free to schedule a free consultation with attorney Steven M. Ratner.

Cost-Effective Probate Administration Services

Our firm can handle all aspects of the probate process. We can:

  • Make all initial filings in court and notify the beneficiaries of the estate
  • Advise the executor (personal representative) of his or her duties
  • Identify the estate's assets and debts
  • Advise the executor regarding which debts of the estate must be paid
  • Prepare and file tax returns
  • Make a final filing to the court

If a problem does arise during the process, such as a question regarding title to an asset, our experience can enable us to resolve it in an efficient manner.

Our goal will be to preserve assets and wrap up the estate's affairs in an orderly fashion, so that the heirs can get their share of the estate's assets as quickly as possible.

Avoiding Probate

It is possible to avoid the probate process altogether by placing your assets in a living trust. The Law Offices of Steven M. Ratner has helped many people in the San Diego area preserve their assets through the creation of this type of trust.

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