Redlands, California, United States - May 30, 2022 —
Californians considering estate planning, trusts and probate laws should seek out an attorney exclusively focused on these legal matters, advises Estate Planning Attorney Sam Price.
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While anyone licensed to practice law can act as the attorney for the estate’s personal representative during the probate process, Mr Price emphasized: "Opting for the right lawyer, whose expertise is in wills, trust administration and estate planning, will be of enormous help. They will be able to answer questions arising from those issues and act as a guide through the complicated process."
The Founder of Price Law Firm, APC, in Redlands, CA, also urged Californians on the need to better understand issues around legal fees and the probate's possible timeframe.
California law sets attorney fees as a percentage of the estate's value. Since legal fees are set by statute, there is little risk of anyone facing substantial costs in California.
Mr Price said: "The only way a client could be overcharged is through "extraordinary fees", and those need to be approved by a judge before they can be paid.
"I would also urge people to be wary of a lawyer who wants to collect fees before taking a case. The California Rules of Court specifically prohibit collecting any legal fees in probate unless or until there is a court order allowing their collection."
Due to the pandemic, the probate process in some California counties is taking longer as it is taking up to six months just to obtain a hearing date.
He concluded: "Communication is always key during these difficult periods. So find out how long your questions will take to be answered by a law firm. You may discover some leave questions unanswered for days, while others answer them quickly."
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Organization: Price Law Firm, APC
Address: 300 E State Street, #620 Redlands, CA 92373
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