Keith Codron is an Orange County attorney with more than 40 years of experience in the field of trusts and estates. He has been certified as a specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California. Mr. Codron’s practice is focused primarily on litigating disputes involving trusts and estates.
Of the many thousands of licensed attorneys in Orange County, California, fewer than 100 have earned the designation, “Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law,” by the California State Bar. Whether your situation is simple or complex, consider hiring an attorney who is a certified specialist – an attorney who is committed to maintaining proficiency through focused practice and continuing education.
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When a loved one passes away, his or her estate often goes through a court-managed process called probate or estate administration where the assets of the deceased are managed and distributed. If your loved-one owned his or her assets through a well drafted and properly funded living trust, it is likely that no court-managed administration is necessary, though the successor trustee needs to administer the distribution of the deceased. The length of time needed to complete the probate of an estate depends on the size and complexity of the estate and the local rules and schedule of the probate court.
Probate & Trust Administration Learn MoreWhile nobody wants to think about death or disability, establishing an estate plan is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. Proper estate planning not only puts you in charge of your finances, it can also spare your loved ones of the expense, delay and frustration associated with managing your affairs when you pass away or become disabled.
Estate Planning Learn MoreWhen someone with standing objects to a will or a trust, the estate might have to be litigated. This is sometimes referred to as a “will contest.” These disputes can be complex and should be navigated by attorneys with expertise in such matters, including an intimate knowledge of probate court rules and procedures.
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