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Affordable Sacramento Probate Attorney<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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The last thing you want to deal with after the loss of a loved one is California’s complicated probate process. After all, that process will require you to file a petition in probate court, obtain orders, notify creditors, marshal assets, pay debts, file tax returns, distribute property, and file a final account. Moreover, an error at any stage can result in costly delays and personal legal liability. Fortunately, experienced legal representation is available with no upfront attorney fees. Better yet, probate attorney fees are set by California law and paid by the estate so you can focus on finding the best probate attorney in your area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sacramento probate attorney Jin Kim understands that clients need knowledgeable and experienced guidance to resolve any matter that arises during probate. Accordingly, Northern California residents can count on Jin Kim to provide effective representation throughout the probate process, including as a tax attorney<\/a> to address the estate’s unresolved tax liabilities. To learn more about your loved one’s probate and how probate attorney Jin Kim can help, call our office at (916) 299-9913<\/a><\/strong> for a free consultation.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Why Do I Need A Probate Attorney?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Probate is a very complicated area of California law that holds considerable liability for anyone administering an estate. Errors can lead to costly trust litigation that not only exposes the administrator to liability but can deplete the value of an estate leaving little for beneficiaries. To help avoid liability and efficiently navigate the probate process in court, many individuals choose to retain a probate attorney. Fortunately, probate attorneys are only compensated at the end of the engagement out of the estate, making skilled attorneys accessible and affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Does A Probate Attorney Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Fortunately, probate attorney fees are not paid upfront, so cost isn’t usually a barrier when retaining a probate attorney. As to the cost at the close of representation, most probate attorneys charge what is known in California as “statutory attorney” fees which are designed to prevent attorneys from overcharging emotionally vulnerable clients. The fee is established in Probate Code Section 10810<\/a> and is represented as a percentage of the gross value of the estate:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n