Probate and Trust Administration

Bill Cates and Amy Howse are both well versed in handling the administration of probate estates and trusts. They have extensive experience in this area, having represented estates and trusts of all sizes and with varying degrees of complexity.

Their experience with tax, business, and real estate enables them to foresee potential issues before they arise, so they can take action accordingly. They also have a keen understanding of how family relationships and psychology can impact matters, and can guide their clients to better results by anticipating those issues and adjusting their approach. That foresight has helped prevent several instances where matters would likely have gone to litigation if the matter had been handled differently.

The firm typically handles cases before the courts in Orange County, Los Angeles County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County, and we are readily familiar with the procedures required to shepherd cases through the court system. In addition, with more and more of the California courts moving to online filing and court appearances, we can often handle cases in other counties if needed.