Probate attorneys in San Diego, CA
When the estate has real estate, significant debts, contested claims, beneficiaries who disagree, or a will contest. Several states (notably Florida) effectively require an attorney for formal administration.
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What to look for in a San Diego probate attorney
- Practices probate / estate administration as their core work, not as a sideline.
- Licensed in the state where probate is filed (the decedent's state).
- Flat-fee or hourly disclosed up front, in writing.
- Responsive — probate involves court deadlines, and an unresponsive attorney can hurt the estate.
Questions to ask
- How many probates have you handled in this county in the last year?
- What's your typical fee structure — flat, hourly, or percentage of the estate?
- Will I work with you, or with a paralegal?
- What's a realistic timeline for an estate like this one?
- Do you handle the federal and state tax filings, or do I need a separate CPA?
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