California Probate Attorney

Bay Area Probate Attorney — California Certified Specialist

Guiding Bay Area families through California probate efficiently and affordably. Virtual consultations available statewide.

  • ✓Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law
  • ✓Flat-fee probate options — know your costs upfront
  • ✓Remote consultations — no need to come to our office
  • ✓San Francisco Superior Court & Alameda County probate experience

📞 (916) 306-0211 · Virtual & In-Person Available

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Tell us about your situation and we'll explain your options and costs.

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How California Probate Works

1

File Petition

We file with the Superior Court in the county where the decedent lived.

2

Notify Creditors

Publish notice to creditors and notify all known heirs and beneficiaries.

3

Inventory Assets

Identify, value, and protect all estate assets during the process.

4

Distribute Estate

Pay debts, taxes, and fees — then distribute assets to beneficiaries.

Get Help With California Probate

Certified Specialist Dustin MacFarlane · California Probate and Trust, PC

Call (916) 306-0211