Probate & Probate Litigation

Oceanside, Carlsbad and Laguna Hills Probate Attorney Samuel Kelsall V helps clients navigate the probate process. In California, Probate Law is extremely technical and the skills of an experienced Probate Attorney are necessary to complete the process in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

Probate refers to the process for legally dealing with a deceased person’s estate. Generally, assets that are not held in a trust or covered by a will are included in probate. With extensive experience in probate and estate matters, Probate Attorney Samuel Kelsall V offers professional assistance in closing the estate of a loved one. If legal problems and complications arise, Mr. Kelsall is prepared to represent your interests in probate litigation which may require numerous trials and hearings in probate court.

Probate Attorney and Probate Litigation Attorney Samuel Kelsall V is highly knowledgeable regarding the California Probate Code. Our Probate Law Firm provides skilled legal guidance from the initiation of the process through each step, until the conclusion.

At Kelsall Legal Solutions PC, we understand that losing a loved one often brings uncertainties. As your trusted legal advocate, we strive to make this process as clear and comfortable for you as possible. Our experienced Probate Attorneys are also able to share helpful knowledge regarding effective estate planning procedures so that your own estate will not have to endure these public legal proceedings of probate.

Contact Oceanside, Carlsbad and Laguna Hills Probate Attorney Samuel Kelsall V by calling (760) 722-4221. Please arrange for a free consultation to discuss your situation, receive answers to your questions, and learn how Kelsall Legal Solutions PC is uniquely prepared to handle your legal matter in an efficient and effective manner.

Probate A Will in California | Probate Law

California’s Probate Code contains detailed statutes for handling an estate. Fees for probate are set by the State Legislature. Our Probate Law Firm assists clients with the following:

  • Collecting Assets and Property of the Decedent
  • Gathering all Rights to Dividends and Income
  • Settling Estate Disputes
  • Transferring Title of Assets to Heirs
  • Distributing Remaining Property Following the Statutory Provisions

As highly qualified Oceanside, Carlsbad and Laguna Hills Attorneys, we will help you understand your rights and obligations throughout the process. In the event a conflict arises in any estate or probate-related issue, Mr. Kelsall is an experienced litigator who is prepared to handle any contested matter.

Oceanside, Carlsbad and Laguna Hills Probate Litigation Attorney | Samuel Kelsall V

In California, a beneficiary has standing to bring legal action when he or she has had their rights threatened. These situations may include challenges to a will, disagreements regarding the administration of an estate, inheritance disputes, or any other complications which occur during the probate process. Probate Litigation Attorney Samuel Kelsall V has extensive experience litigating in probate courts, and he works vigorously to protect each clients’ interests.

When probate disputes develop, Probate Litigation Attorney Samuel Kelsall V is well-equipped to fight for the interests of beneficiaries, executors, heirs, and excluded heirs. Kelsall Legal Solutions PC works diligently to efficiently resolve these complex and intense disputes which may involve a broad range of situations, including the following:

  • Will Contests
  • Executor Breach of Fiduciary Duty
  • Creditor Claims
  • Beneficiary Disputes
  • Improper Distribution of Assets
  • Probate Accounting
  • Valuation of Assets
  • Probate Fraud
  • Undue Influence
  • Testamentary Capacity

In order to minimize these types of challenges for clients, Kelsall Legal Solutions PC encourages each client to properly establish a comprehensive estate plan which can identify and address areas of potential future conflict.

Avoid Probate with Effective Estate Planning

Because probate is a public legal process that can become costly and time-consuming, we aim for our clients to establish effective estate plans. In this way, your assets can be immediately transferred to your heirs and your resources can be allocated following the instructions you set forth in a trust or will.

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Contact a Knowledgeable Oceanside, Carlsbad and Laguna Hills Probate Attorney

As a respected Oceanside, Carlsbad and Laguna Hills Probate Attorney and Probate Litigation Attorney, Mr. Kelsall has earned a reputation within the community for successfully and efficiently handling complex probate matters. Call Kelsall Legal Solutions PC at (760) 722-4221 for skilled legal assistance with any probate-related issue. Our Oceanside, Carlsbad and Laguna Hills offices can also be reached online through our Probate Case Evaluation Form. Please submit your information, and we will contact you to arrange for an in-person consultation at no charge.