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3558 Round Barn Blvd., Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
3843 Brickway Blvd, Suite 204, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
755 Baywood Drive,, Suite 185, Petaluma, CA 94954
418 B Street, Fourth Floor, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
532 Mendocino Ave, Suite 104, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
19327 Sonoma Hwy, Suite 100, Sonoma, CA 95476
415 Russell Ave, Suite A, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
3554 Round Barn Blvd Suite 303, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
200 Fourth Street, Suite 400, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
1550 Airport Blvd, Suite 201, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
420 Aviation Boulevard, Suite 204, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
3554 Round Barn Blvd, Suite 310, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
150 Professional Center Dr, Suite B, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
1372 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite J, Petaluma, CA 94954
1180 4th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
829 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
90 South E Street, Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
400 Aviation Blvd, Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
100 Stony Point Road, Suite 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
50 Old Courthouse Sq, Suite 404, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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50 Old Courthouse Square, Suite 605, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
703 2nd Street, Suite 414, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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What Is Probate?
Probate is the process through which assets from a deceased person’s estate are transferred to beneficiaries, such as spouses, children, and other loved ones. In plain terms, reading a person’s will and distributing the items contained in it is part of the probate process. In some states, probate courts also handle matters related to guardianships and conservatorships of children or disabled adults.
What Happens if You Don’t Do Probate?
Without an estate plan in place, the probate process will often still go forward, but it can get messier. Someone who dies without a will in place will often have their assets given to any survivors, even if that would have gone against their wishes. Court battles can unfold among relatives who feel like they deserve more.
How Long Does Probate Take?
In a simple case where there are no disputes, and the deceased had a strong plan in place, the probate process of distributing assets and paying off debts may only take a few months to complete. If someone challenges the will or any other part of the estate distribution, it can take much longer.
How Can You Avoid Probate?
If you want your beneficiaries to avoid the hassle of probate, you have several options. You can make sure to name beneficiaries of bank accounts, retirement accounts, and life insurance policies. You could also move your assets to a living trust, which will allow you to access them while you are still alive but will automatically pass to your beneficiaries upon your death.