WHAT IS PROBATE & WHY DO PEOPLE NEED TO AVOID IT? (video)

Welcome to the Law Office of Andrew Fesler. Today, let’s talk about a common topic that often comes up when planning your estate—probate. You may have heard that probate is something you want to avoid, but why is that? In this video, we’ll examine what probate is, why it can be a lengthy and costly […]

Effective Strategies for Avoiding Probate in Carlsbad

estate planning lawyer discussing about probate in Carlsbad

For those seeking to preserve family wealth and ease the transfer of assets, avoiding probate should be a key component of your estate planning in Carlsbad. Probate is the court-supervised legal process of administering and distributing a deceased person’s estate according to their will. While intended to protect all parties’ interests, probate can be unnecessarily […]

Simplifying the Probate Process for Families

Insights from Carlsbad’s Probate Attorney, Law Office of Andrew Fesler The loss of a loved one is a challenging period filled with grief and adjustment. Amidst this emotional turmoil, the responsibility of managing the deceased’s estate can seem daunting. The probate process, essential for transferring assets of the deceased to their beneficiaries, often adds to […]

California Probate Explained

As a Carlsbad estate planning attorney, I often encounter clients who are perplexed or even intimidated by the concept of probate. It’s a common concern in estate planning, and understanding it is crucial for effectively managing your estate. In this post, we’ll delve into what California probate is, why it might be something you’d want […]

Probate Attorney in Carlsbad

When searching for a probate attorney in Carlsbad, California, it’s important to work with someone who understands the state’s probate process, the essential items for every individual estate plan, and the best way to ensure your assets legally pass through the probate process and get to the intended beneficiaries. The California Probate Process When a […]

What Assets Go To Probate

When it comes to estate planning, it’s important to keep in mind which assets can wind up going to probate. What Is Probate According to the American Bar Association, probate refers to the formal legal process used by a state that officially recognizes the contents of a will while appointing a personal representative (also known […]