Weiner Law Eases The Probate Process For San Diego Families Dealing With Loss
San Diego, CA – Probate is a court-supervised process where an individual’s property is distributed and their estate settled after they pass away. It involves the appointment of an executor or personal representative who manages the process and distributes the property as outlined in a will. In the absence of this document, the assets are distributed according to the California laws of intestate succession.
During probate, the court assesses the decedent’s estate to determine its value, and the executor takes responsibility for settling taxes and debts using the estate assets. Once the executor settles the outstanding liabilities, they disburse the remainder among individuals or organizations specified in the will. As a supervised process, probate aims to ensure that the beneficiaries r...