After a loved one passes away, settling the estate and other legal obligations can prevent you from grieving appropriately. Working with a compassionate, skilled legal ally can streamline this process, allowing you to properly attend to your loss.
At Moten & Associates, we are here to guide you through the probate process because we know how overwhelming it can be to navigate this matter alone. Keith Moten, our founding attorney, lost his parents when he was 25. He is intimately familiar with the concerns and apprehension you may have during this difficult time. We invite you to contact our team to learn how we can help.
Before you can distribute assets and property to the appropriate beneficiaries, you will need to take steps to ensure that the estate’s debts are paid, relevant parties are notified of your loved one’s passing and you identify who will be receiving what.
The probate process achieves four key objectives after a person passes away:
When you hire us, we help you complete all required tasks as promptly as possible. Our probate services include:
As your advocate, we are committed to finding the most expedient manner to probate an estate. California probate laws are notoriously complex, but our lawyers have a substantial understanding of these statutes and procedures.
Attorney Moten has delivered numerous lectures on probate law in Continuing Legal Education (CLE) sessions, so you can be sure that he will leverage this insight to streamline this process.
Probate is the legal process of settling a deceased person’s estate, including validating their will, paying off debts, and distributing assets to beneficiaries. It ensures that the decedent’s financial obligations are met and their assets are distributed according to their wishes or the law.
Navigating the probate process can be complex. Our experienced team at Moten & Associates is here to provide the skill and compassion needed to guide you through every step, ensuring a smooth transition during this difficult time.
The duration of the probate process can vary significantly, often taking anywhere from several months to over a year, depending on the estate’s complexity, the presence of a valid will, and the jurisdiction’s legal procedures.
We strive to make the probate process as efficient as possible, addressing any potential delays proactively and ensuring all legal requirements are met promptly.
Disputes during probate can arise over the validity of the will, asset distribution, or creditor claims. When such disputes occur, it’s essential to have experienced legal representation to protect your rights and interests.
Moten & Associates, is a boutique law firm with offices in Los Angeles, California and Atlanta, Georgia.
355. S. Grand Ave, Suite 2450
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 943-1466
3355 Lenox Road, Suite 750
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 250-3277
